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Federal Trade Commission Sues Leading Transgender Health Group

The suit alleges the group, known widely as WPATH, made deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and its members profited off the claims. Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas filed along with the FTC.

A Media-Rating Company Says a Trump Agency Is Threatening Its Livelihood

The FTC accuses the company of trying to suppress conservative speech. NewsGuard says it is being forced to kneel before vindictive power.

Signage is seen outside of FDA headquarters in White Oak, Maryland

Trump’s Plan for a Drug Advertising Crackdown Faces Many Hurdles

Banning all pharmaceutical ads from TV would have almost certainly been struck down by federal judges, who have long accepted advertising as a First Amendment-protected form of speech.

Justice Department Sues TikTok, Accusing the Company of Illegally Collecting Children’s Data

The latest lawsuit focuses on allegations that TikTok violated a federal law that requires kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13.

We are building the first national database of alleged SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation — potentially meritless or malicious legal actions that can financially cripple and ultimately silence critical voices.