Andrew Ferguson

The Justice Department urged states to investigate potential gas price gouging by oil companies and individuals amid complaints from President Trump about slow price declines. Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward Jr. and FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson sent the message to state attorneys general.

The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging the organization misled parents by promoting pediatric medical transition services with unproven science. WPATH defended itself, stating the FTC lacks jurisdiction and that its guidelines are based on scientific standards and patient-centered values.

The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and failure to disclose treatment side effects. WPATH responded by stating its guidelines prioritize individualized patient care. The lawsuit seeks to block future violations and impose financial penalties.

The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) over alleged deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors. WPATH responded by asserting its guidelines prioritize individualized care and cited a prior court ruling blocking an FTC investigation into the organization.

The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) over alleged deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors. WPATH stated its guidelines prioritize individualized care and criticized the FTC for targeting medical organizations. A federal court previously blocked an FTC investigation into WPATH, citing First Amendment concerns.

The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and profiting from them. WPATH claims its guidelines are individualized and previously blocked an FTC investigation, which a court supported. The FTC is also investigating the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Endocrine Society over similar allegations.

Ohio and federal authorities announced indictments against nine individuals for allegedly defrauding the government of $42 million through Medicaid and COVID programs. The collaboration includes a new federal-state data-sharing system to combat fraud, with 49 home health providers suspended for billing irregularities. Political tensions arose as GOP legislators criticized Governor Mike DeWine for alleged oversight failures in Medicaid fraud.

The Trump administration has launched an Anti-Fraud Taskforce led by Vice President JD Vance and FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson to combat an estimated $250 billion in annual government fraud. The task force is implementing advanced AI tools and forensic accounting to detect fraud before payments are made, representing a shift from the previous administration's reactive "pay-and-chase" approach that recovered only 4% of fraudulent disbursements.

The Federal Trade Commission will begin enforcing a provision of the Take It Down Act on May 19, requiring websites and online services to remove nonconsensual deepfake media within 48 hours or face fines and investigation. The law aims to protect individuals from harmful abuse, especially children. Companies that fail to comply may face a maximum civil penalty of $53,088 per violation.

The FTC is expanding its enforcement of AI misuse, including nonconsensual deepfakes and scams, under the Take It Down Act. The law allows criminal prosecution and take-down notices for AI-generated harmful content, with the DOJ securing its first conviction. The FTC plans robust enforcement, targeting companies like xAI’s Grok tool, which has been used for deepfake pornography.

JD Vance's anti-fraud task force identified nearly $6.3 billion in potential fraudulent government contracts, targeting 400 businesses with letters to verify legitimacy. This effort aligns with the Trump administration's focus on reducing wasteful spending and combating fraud.