FTC refers complaint against TikTok to Justice Department over child privacy violations
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it referred a complaint against TikTok and China-based parent company ByteDance to the Justice Department for investigation.
FTC sues Adobe for allegedly hiding fees, making it tough to cancel subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Adobe and two of the company's executives, claiming the Photoshop maker hides hefty termination fees and makes it tough for customers to cancel.
Online passport renewal is back — here's how to do it
Some Americans now have the option to renew their passports online after the State Department rolled out an updated version of the system earlier in the week.
Postal workers get bitten by dogs most in these five states
The United States Postal Service has revealed the rankings of the states where letter carriers are most likely to be bitten by a dog while on the job.
Planes nearly collide at Washington airport, prompting FAA investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call involving American Airlines at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday.
Boeing facing 'long road' in addressing safety issues, FAA chief says
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday that Boeing has a "long road" ahead in addressing its safety issues as the airplane manufacturer readies its plan.
CFPB tightens rules for buy now, pay later lenders
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says "buy now, pay later" lenders are credit card providers and is applying additional regulations for the lenders to follow.
FDIC chair to resign after pressure from lawmakers
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg says he will step down once he is replaced after growing calls from federal lawmakers for him to resign over the agency's toxic work environment.
Key Democrat calls for FDIC chief's ouster over 'toxic culture' that includes sexual harassment
Democrat Senate Banking Committee Chair Sherrod Brown is calling on President Biden to replace embattled FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg over the agency's "toxic culture."
Biden admin, TikTok ask court to fast-track pivotal ruling to decide fate of social media platform
The Justice Department and TIkTok have asked a federal court to fast-track TikTok's lawsuit challenging a law that requires parent company ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. assets.
FBI warns of toll scams targeting drivers through text messages
The federal government is warning drivers to be wary of scam texts claiming that they have an unpaid toll bill that needs to be paid or they will get hit with a late fee.
Republic First seizure signals more bank failures to come, expert warns
The seizure of Republic First marked the first bank failure in the U.S. in 2024 and has reignited concerns of contagion after a string of regional banks collapsed early last year.
Feds investigating Ford Mustang Mach-E hands-free tech after fatal crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Admininstration is investigating Ford's BlueCruise driving assistance technology in Mustang Mach-E vehicles after two fatal crashes.
Top Education Department official stepping down as college financial aid fiasco continues
RIchard Cordray, who heads the Federal Student Aid office, will step down in June in the midst of a financial aid crisis that's leaving some students without necessary aid
Some Ring customers to receive portion of $5.6M in refunds as part of privacy settlement
Some Ring customers will soon receive refunds from the Federal Trade Commission. The collective more than $5.6 million will be sent in the form of PayPal payments.
FCC reinstates net neutrality, FCC Commissioner Carr slams move
The FCC voted to reinstate net neutrality rules that allow the agency to regulate broadband internet as a telecommunications service over the objections of Commissioner Brendan Carr.
Individually wrapped cheese could be targeted under New York legislation
Individually wrapped cheese could be banned in New York if the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act passes in the state Senate. It failed to pass in 2023.
JetBlue, Southwest jets have close call at Washington airport after ATC mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into an incident when a JetBlue plane was forced to abort a takeoff because another plane was attempting to cross the runway.
Alaska Airlines flights resume after FAA's temporary ground stop
A nationwide ground stop was issued for Alaska Airlines on Wednesday as the carrier while it worked to resolve an issue with its weight and balance system.
Tim Scott to introduce measure to overturn controversial SEC climate rule
Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee, led by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., are introducing a measure to try and overturn a controversial climate rule enacted by the SEC.