SEC Lawyers Need Permission for Probes Under New Leadership

Lawyers at the SEC now need permission from politically appointed leadership before launching probes, potentially slowing down investigations. The change is under new leadership since President Trump took office, with only three commissioners currently overseeing the agency. Proponents argue it protects individuals subject to investigations, while others say it reduces staff autonomy.

EU probes Apple, Google, Meta under new digital law

The EU has started probes against Apple, Google, and Meta under the Digital Markets Act, suspecting that they are not complying with their obligations.