FTC Press Releases

FTC Chairman Launches Healthcare Task Force

FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has directed the formation of a new Healthcare Task Force to coordinate enforcement and advocacy efforts aimed at protecting patients, healthcare workers, and taxpayers. The task force will focus on targeted initiatives, coordinated investigations, and identifying emerging issues within the healthcare industry.

Air AI Owners Banned from Marketing Business Opportunities by FTC

The FTC has settled charges against Air AI and its owners, banning them from marketing business opportunities due to deceptive claims. The settlement includes an $18 million monetary judgment, largely suspended, with operators paying $50,000 for consumer relief.

FTC Testifies on Combating Fraud and Protecting Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission testified before the Joint Economic Committee regarding its efforts to combat fraud and protect consumers. In FY2025, the FTC brought 40 enforcement actions, obtaining over $1.8 billion in redress, and received 3 million fraud reports from consumers totaling $15.9 billion in reported losses.

FTC, DOJ Seek Public Comment on Merger Notification Form Effectiveness

The FTC and DOJ have initiated a joint public inquiry seeking comments on the effectiveness of the updated Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification form. This follows a court vacating the updated form, leading agencies to revert to the prior version while considering future rulemaking.

FTC Chairman warns PayPal, Stripe, Visa, Mastercard CEOs on debanking

The FTC issued warning letters to the CEOs of PayPal, Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard regarding concerns about 'debanking' customers based on political or religious views. The letters remind companies of their obligations under the FTC Act and warn of potential investigations and enforcement actions for practices inconsistent with terms of service or customer expectations.