# Federal Trade Commission

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-30**: Trump Comments on Ruling — Speaking to reporters, Trump says he does not expect more firings but asserts the decision gives a president necessary authority.
- **2026-06-29**: Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling — In a 6-3 decision, the Court overturns precedent and grants the president unlimited removal power over independent agency heads.
- **2026-06-29**: Federal Reserve Independence Preserved (For Now) — In a separate 5-4 ruling, the Court blocks the president’s firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook pending lower court proceedings.
- **2025**: FTC Commissioner Slaughter Fired — President Trump removes FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter without cause, stating her views did not align with administration priorities.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Onboarding Identity Theft: 1M+ FTC Reports Put HR on Notice
2026-08-19 21:53:41 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

New-hire onboarding requires sensitive personal data, making the process a prime identity theft target. With over 1 million FTC identity theft reports last year, HR teams must treat onboarding security as a core workforce compliance function. PeopleFinders warns that scammers exploit unfamiliar hiring processes to steal Social Security numbers and direct deposit details.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/onboarding-identity-theft-hr-on-notice

### Supreme Court Ruling Exposes 1.2M Federal Employees to At-Will Leadership Shifts
2026-07-12 11:57:34 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Supreme Court’s decision to allow President Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Slaughter without cause signals a profound shift for the federal workforce. HR leaders in agencies like the SEC, NLRB, and CFPB now face a political cycle where agency heads can be replaced instantly, altering enforcement priorities, workplace culture, and employee protections. The ruling heightens the stakes for HR policy continuity and compliance across the public sector.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/supreme-court-removal-power-hr-federal-workforce-2026

### After 6-3 SCOTUS Ruling, Over Two Dozen Federal Agencies Could See Leadership Purges
2026-07-12 07:41:56 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision allows the president to fire heads of independent agencies without cause, affecting over two dozen bodies. HR professionals face new workforce volatility, from shifting policy priorities to morale crises among federal employees and contractors. Understanding the ruling’s reach is now critical for workforce planning and compliance management.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/scotus-independent-agency-firings-hr-impact

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