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The $59 Million Test

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Nearly 590,000 Trump supporters paid $100 deposits for the Trump Mobile T1 phone, advertised as a patriotic alternative and “Made in America,” yet none have been delivered. The company revised its terms, indicating deposits do not guarantee purchases. Accountability from the FTC and Republican officials remains absent, fueling consumer outrage.

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The Middle-Ground Earthquake: How the Supreme Court’s Trump v. Slaughter Transcript Reveals a Quietly Radical Plan for the Administrative State

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The Supreme Court’s deliberation in Trump v. Slaughter suggests a strategic ruling that may preserve the name of Humphrey’s Executor while limiting its impact. This could redefine agency independence and empower presidents to dismiss officials without judicial remedy, fundamentally altering the relationship between the presidency and administrative agencies, with significant long-term implications.

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Trump v. Slaughter: The Supreme Court Case That Could Rewire Presidential Power — and America’s System of Administrative Justice Along With It

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The Supreme Court case Trump v. Slaughter threatens the independence of various regulatory agencies by potentially overturning the precedent set by Humphrey’s Executor. The outcome could grant presidents at-will removal authority over agency commissioners, reshape administrative courts, and diminish judicial oversight, leading to increased regulatory uncertainty and political influence over enforcement actions.

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