Deregulation

Battle for Health Claims: Xlear’s Nathan Jones Challenges FTC Regulations Amid Deregulation Surge

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SALT LAKE CITY — Nathan Jones, founder of Xlear, is eager to discuss xylitol, the key ingredient in his products like chewing gum and nasal spray. He touts its benefits for oral health and even its potential to combat various ailments, including Covid-19 and heart disease. Yet, due to regulatory constraints, he is unable to make such claims in his company’s marketing. Jones is currently engaged in a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that, if successful, could change the landscape of health product marketing. The litigation challenges existing requirements demanding substantial evidence for … Read more

Trump Administration Pushes for Major Gun Deregulation Amidst Capitol Hill Budget Talks

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Washington, D.C. — Ongoing negotiations over tax and budget policies on Capitol Hill are paving the way for the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers to loosen almost century-old regulations on firearms. This proposed legislation threatens to diminish the role of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which oversees the enforcement of national gun laws, potentially leading to its merger with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Embedded within the GOP’s expansive tax reform proposal, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act aims for passage through the Senate’s reconciliation process, circumventing a likely filibuster. This … Read more

Environmental Watchdog Blasts UK Government for Failing to Protect Declining Wild Bird Populations Amid Deregulation Claims

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LONDON, United Kingdom — The Office for Environmental Protection has raised alarms over the government’s failure to adequately safeguard crucial bird populations in the UK, pointing to a potential violation of environmental laws. Wild bird numbers have been on the decline across the nation. While Britain was part of the European Union, several regions, including estuaries, coastal zones, peatlands, and key nesting sites for birds of prey, were designated as protected conservation areas. These efforts aimed to preserve habitats where various bird species thrive. However, the OEP has found that the government has not provided … Read more