Fake permit invoices target Boise applicants. How to verify payment requests
Fake permit invoices using real Boise project details are pressuring applicants to pay quickly. Officials say to verify requests independently before sending money.
Consumer Protection
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FCC Revises Broadband Labels, Raising Questions About Fee Visibility
The FCC revised nationwide broadband-label rules, preserving core disclosures while giving providers more flexibility that could make pass-through fees harder to compare.
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FTC final order halts TruHeight kids’ height claims—what the order requires
July 15, 2026: The FTC’s final order against TruHeight (Vanilla Chip LLC) restricts “clinical tests prove” kids’ height claims unless the Order’s strict human-clinical evidence standard is met.
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FTC seeks comments on “suppression of AI accuracy” under Section 5
The FTC opened a comment period on a proposed policy statement about “suppression of accuracy” in AI. Federal Register notice: July 7, 2026; comments due July 31.
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DOJ S & K Towing settlement highlights SCRA court-order rule for vehicle liens
DOJ settlement dated July 14 resolves SCRA towing-storage lien allegations involving up to 148 vehicles and a $160,000 escrow fund for servicemembers.
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FDA revokes Orange B and proposes Citrus Red No. 2 revocation
FDA issued a final order for Orange B and proposed revoking Citrus Red No. 2; Orange B’s listing ends Sept. 8, 2026, and comments close Aug. 24, 2026.
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FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed AI ‘Suppression of Accuracy’ Policy—Deadline July 31
United States Technology Privacy and Federal Regulation – The FTC opened public comments on a proposed AI “suppression of accuracy” policy; deadline is July 31, 2026.
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FCC pauses Lifeline voice phase-out through Dec. 1, 2027: key dates
The FCC Wireline Competition Bureau paused planned Lifeline voice and minimum-service changes, pushing the next deadline to Dec. 1, 2027. What to check now.
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GAO: CMS control gaps allow unauthorized ACA Marketplace agent actions
GAO says CMS’s ACA Marketplace still has gaps in consent checks, enrollment-record access, and change notifications—recommendations include stronger verification.
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Plantation warns residents about filtration sales pitches over tap water
Plantation FL – City says some home filtration companies are contacting residents with tap-water claims. Rely on the city’s testing and annual report.
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FTC settlement: Hopper to pay $35M over fees—what to check before booking
The FTC says Hopper’s travel app added Tip and VIP Support fees without express consent. Before you book, review default add-ons on checkout.
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Fed prohibition order on consent bars Heritage’s ex–chief lending officer—what it means
Federal Reserve issued a July 16, 2026 order on consent against James Burns, Heritage State Bank’s former chief lending officer, tied to appraisal-related misconduct.
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FTC Seeks Comments on AI “Suppression of Accuracy” Policy—Chatbots & State AI Rules
The FTC opened a comment period on a proposed “suppression of accuracy” AI policy tied to Section 5 deception—comments due July 31, 2026.
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FTC seeks public comment on proposed AI “accuracy suppression” policy
FTC has published a Federal Register notice on an AI “accuracy suppression” policy statement under the FTC Act. Comments due July 31, 2026.
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FDA recall: PEDIGREE 13.2‑oz wet dog food two lots may contain sharp metal and plastic—check lot codes 613C3KKCFC & 613C1KKCFC
FDA posted July 2, 2026: two PEDIGREE 13.2‑oz wet dog food lots (613C3KKCFC, 613C1KKCFC) may contain sharp metal/plastic—stop feeding.
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FTC requires Amazon to pay $2.25M over identity-theft victims’ FCRA records requests
FTC says Amazon violated FCRA Section 609(e) by refusing or delaying identity-theft record requests. Proposed settlement: $2.25M + victim notice.
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FTC proposes $35M settlement with Hopper over hidden travel-app fees—what’s next
FTC proposes a $35 million settlement in FTC v. Hopper, accusing hidden “Tip” and “VIP Support” fees; here’s what the order would require next.
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RentGrow settlement: $2.25M FTC—what renters and landlords should do
FTC says RentGrow mishandled disputed tenant-screening data; $2.25M settlement highlights FCRA dispute rights when rental access depends on reports.
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FTC seeks comments on AI “suppression of accuracy” under FTC Act Section 5
United States – The FTC proposed an AI policy statement on when “suppression of accuracy” could be deceptive under FTC Act Section 5. Comment by July 31.
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GJPD warns of gift card scam: photo + PIN requests and what to do
Grand Junction CO — GJPD’s July 2, 2026 alert says scammers impersonate agencies, push gift cards, then ask for a photo of the card and the PIN.
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DOT resets airline ancillary-fee disclosures after Fifth Circuit vacatur
DOT’s July 2, 2026 final rule reinstates pre-2024 disclosure standards for airline add-on fees after a Feb. 3, 2026 court vacatur. What changes for booking.
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DOJ and FTC urge states to probe antitrust tied to high gas prices
A July 3 DOJ–FTC letter tells state AGs to investigate antitrust and deceptive conduct that could keep pump prices high—then invites reports via federal portals.