Amazon Refunds | Federal Trade Commission
The FTC is not contacting people about refunds in the Amazon matter. If you get a call from someone who claims to be from the FTC, it’s a scam. Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Without federal dollars, ISPs may have to foot bill for digital literacy programs
New Mexico was awarded $8.7 million, or less than 1%, of the total Digital Equity Act funding The state received 37 applications for funding, totaling more than $14 million None
Prosecutors drop federal case against woman accused of threatening to kill Trump
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department prosecutors are dropping their federal case against a woman who was charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump — the latest
Despite Federal Cuts, Arkansas Pushes Digital Skills
(Shutterstock) In May, the U.S. Department of Commerce terminated multiple Digital Equity Act programs, rescinding grants to 56 states and territories, and eliminating around $30.8 million in funds for digital
What’s New in Digital Equity: Federal Broadband Policy Change
This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can
Federal Trade Commission warns of task scams on social media
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an alert about task scams that start on social media, offering quick money for completing tasks like product boosting online.These scams usually begin
Nonprofit Refuses $1.5M Science Grant Due To New Federal DEI Rules
Protesters in New York City oppose policies of the Trump administration on Presidents Day 2025 (Photo by: John Senter/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Influencer Faces Federal Charges For Pranks That Made Big Money Online
An influencer is facing federal charges after making big money online by pranking several Arizona businesses. Hestor Cobb, who is known on TikTok as ‘Hestor James,’ was charged with five
Incomplete Federal Data Threatens Effectiveness of Broadband Deployment Programs
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2025 – Enhanced federal data collection was needed to strengthen broadband program design and reduce connectivity barriers, a report published Tuesday by the Pew Research Center declared.
Federal Trade Commission Warns Companies to Comply with “Made in USA” Requirements
Today, the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to four companies who claim their consumer goods are of U.S. origin, reminding them to comply with the FTC’s “Made in USA”