US Senators have expressed strong disapproval of Ticketmaster's recent increase in ticket fees, which they claim is a deceptive practice following a regulatory crackdown on hidden charges. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated a requirement for Ticketmaster to disclose all concert ticket fees upfront, known as all-in pricing, to protect consumers. In response, Ticketmaster eliminated its order processing fee but raised other fees to maintain revenue, prompting accusations of 'bait and switch' tactics. Senator Richard Blumenthal (Democrat, Connecticut) stated that Ticketmaster appears to disregard antitrust and consumer protection laws. The FTC previously sued Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, for concealing mandatory fees until the end of transactions. Despite Ticketmaster's assertion that it complies with FTC rules, a report from Blumenthal's subcommittee revealed that the company has manipulated ticket pricing and driven up costs for consumers, particularly post-pandemic. An ongoing federal trial is evaluating whether Ticketmaster operates illegally as a monopoly in the live music industry, with more than 30 states continuing litigation against the company. Senator Elizabeth Warren (Democrat, Massachusetts) emphasized the need to break up Ticketmaster, arguing that large monopolies often evade legal accountability, ultimately harming American families.