United States===Federal Trade Commission

The United States===Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement clarifying its enforcement approach regarding age verification technologies under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule). This move aims to encourage the adoption of these technologies by online service operators to protect children.

The United States===Federal Trade Commission issued a warning to Apple Inc. over content curation practices on Apple News, citing potential violations of the FTC Act. This action highlights its role as a consumer protection watchdog.

The United States===Federal Trade Commission played a key role in the lawsuit against Adobe Inc., accusing the company of deceptive practices regarding subscription cancellations and termination fees. The settlement reinforces the agency's commitment to consumer protection.

The United States===Federal Trade Commission is being sued by NewsGuard for allegedly overstepping its authority and attempting to suppress conservative speech. The FTC is also conducting a broad investigation into advertiser boycotts and has issued orders for information to multiple companies.

The United States===Federal Trade Commission initiated the lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin, alleging an unlawful agreement to suppress competition in rental advertising. This action demonstrates the United States===Federal Trade Commission's role in market regulation and consumer protection.