The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has formally abandoned its nationwide non-compete ban. In a 3-1 vote, the FTC dismissed the non-compete rule which had been previously stalled in August 2024 by a Texas federal court and had yet to officially take effect.

What will Republican control mean for the channel? Direct Selling News reached out to thought leaders, industry attorneys, consultants and experts to get their perspective on what may—or may not—happen next during a second Trump administration.