FTC takes legal action against WPATH for deceptive guidelines on transgender treatment for minors
FTC Lawsuit Against WPATH Over Transgender Treatment Guidelines The organization recognized as a key authority on transgender healthcare, WPATH, is under scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its treatment guidelines for minors. Allegations suggest these guidelines were created with insufficient and uncertain evidence, which some of the organization’s leaders reportedly acknowledged privately. The […]
FTC takes legal action against WPATH, claiming the organization deceived parents about transgender care for youth.
Advocacy group asks FTC to investigate APA’s care of transgender children Dr. Curt Miceli, the chief medical officer of Do No Harm, has voiced his concerns regarding the American Psychological Association’s (APA) mixed signals about gender-affirming care for young people. His organization pointed out contradictions in APA’s communications from 2024 and 2025, now urging the […]
FCC and FTC Leaders Join Forces with Major Hollywood Union to Protest Paramount, Skydance, and Warner Bros. Merger
Protest Against Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Merger in Los Angeles On Saturday, a gathering took place in Los Angeles to protest Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This “anti-merger” event saw participation from writers, actors, staff, and small business owners, along with officials from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and […]
FTC reveals 2.6 million complaints about Do Not Call as robocalls increase
Spam Calls: A Growing Concern It’s frustrating when your phone lights up with a local number. You might think it’s someone important – perhaps a doctor, a school, or even a delivery driver. But then comes that pause before the automated voice starts, and you know you’ve likely been targeted again. It’s a daily guessing […]
Child safety organizations call for FTC inquiry into Roblox
Call for Investigation into Roblox’s Child Safety Practices On Wednesday, two notable child safety organizations formally requested a federal probe into Roblox, asserting that the gaming behemoth is profiting at the expense of its youngest users, some as young as five. A complaint submitted by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and Fairplay to […]
Trump’s FTC Is Eliminating the Intermediaries
Prescription Drug Pricing and PBM Regulations Three major companies play a significant role in determining the cost of prescription medications for Americans. Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) firms—specifically Express Scripts, CVS Caremark, and UnitedHealth’s OptumRx—manage about 80% of prescriptions written in the U.S. These PBMs act as intermediaries between doctors and pharmacists, often receiving “kickbacks” from […]
Consumer group alerts FTC that car buyers are facing unexpected fees due to misleading online listings.
Calls for Action on Car Pricing Transparency Conservative groups are urging federal regulators to take stronger measures against misleading car pricing practices, indicating that many Americans could be losing significant amounts of money due to hidden fees when buying cars, according to reports. The Bull Moose Project, an antitrust organization on the right, sent a […]
Major Advertisers Reach Agreement with FTC on Political Censorship in Advertising
Major Ad Agencies Settle FTC Claims Over Misinformation Practices Three leading advertising firms reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding allegations of collusion that affected funding for conservative media, including Breitbart News. The FTC’s complaint revealed that WPP, Dentsu, and Publicis allegedly coordinated a strategy to limit advertisements on websites the industry […]
FTC Takes Action Against ‘Brand Safety’ Advertising Program Used to Suppress Conservative Media
Settlement Reached with Advertising Agencies Over Content Restrictions On Wednesday, federal and state regulators announced that several major advertising agencies have agreed to refrain from entering into or enforcing agreements that would restrict other agencies from doing business with media publishers based on the nature of their news, political, or social commentary. This settlement came […]
Major advertisers reach settlement over FTC investigation into alleged boycott of Elon Musk’s X.
Advertising Agencies Settle FTC Investigation Three leading advertising firms have reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after an investigation suggested they breached antitrust laws by collaborating to exclude online media platforms with politically contentious content, announced the agencies on Wednesday. Investigators claimed that Dentsu, Publicis, and WPP were diverting clients’ advertising from […]