DOJ restarts targeted HSR “Second Request” reviews: deal-timeline impact
United States Evening Breaking National Update – DOJ returns to targeted HSR “Second Request” reviews with a model timing agreement to prioritize document production.
Federal Trade Commission
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DOJ and FTC urge state AGs to investigate high gas prices—what the July 3 letter says
DOJ and the FTC sent a July 3 letter to state AGs urging antitrust and consumer-law investigations into high gas prices, plus review of state price-gouging laws.
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FTC settlement with Caremark aims to cap insulin copays and boost pharmacy transparency—what’s next
The FTC says a proposed consent order with Caremark and Zinc would cap insulin copays and add pricing transparency—public comments come first.
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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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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 and states’ Deere right-to-repair settlement: what changes for independent farm repair
FTC and states secured a Deere right-to-repair settlement. Deere must share diagnostic repair software resources with farmers and independents for 10 years.
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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.
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Supreme Court ruling on FTC commissioner removal: what changes now for enforcement, rulemaking, and consumer protection
The Supreme Court on June 29 struck down the FTC’s for-cause removal limits; leadership could turn over faster. FTC’s AI comment deadline is July 31.
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FTC’s Havas digital-advertising settlement: how the order could change “brand safety” deals tied to politics
FTC’s Havas settlement order approved June 30, 2026 runs 10 years, limiting how Havas can coordinate “brand safety” deals based on “Covered Bases.”
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SCOTUS overrules FTC “for-cause” removal limits, expands presidential control
United States Evening White House and Congress Update — On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court held that the Constitution bars Congress from limiting the President’s power to remove FTC commissioners for “for-cause” reasons, reversing a lower-court injunction and reshaping how independent-agency leadership could be replaced.
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FTC opens comment period on AI accuracy proposal
United States Evening Federal Agency Decisions – The FTC is seeking comments on a proposed policy statement that says undisclosed output distortion in AI systems could be deceptive under Section 5. ([ftc.gov](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/07/ftc-seeks-public-comment-policy-statement-addressing-ai-accuracy))
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FTC files proposed Kochava order limiting sale of sensitive location data
United States Technology Privacy and Federal Regulation – The FTC filed a proposed June 26 order in Kochava that would sharply limit sales of sensitive location data, but the case is still pending until a judge signs off.
