Alvaro M. Bedoya, a Democratic commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) who was fired by President Donald Trump in March and had challenged his termination in court, formally resigned from his position on June 9, 2025, while maintaining his ongoing lawsuit against the president. The FTC, under Chair Andrew Ferguson, announced a workshop to explore potential unfair or deceptive trade practices related to gender-affirming care for minors. The workshop will feature presentations from medical professionals, ethicists, whistleblowers, detransitioners, and parents. This move aligns with Ferguson's prior commitment to use the FTC's authority to address what he terms the "trans agenda." Concurrently, the House Judiciary Committee passed legislation to repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, a law that the Biden administration has used to prosecute over 30 pro-life activists. The repeal effort, led by Republican lawmakers including Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Mark Harris, argues that the FACE Act has been weaponized against pro-life advocates and infringes on free speech rights. Meanwhile, the committee also advanced the Protect Children's Innocence Act, which bans puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and genital surgeries for minors, codifying policies supported by former President Trump. The legislative actions have drawn criticism from Democrats who argue these bills threaten access to reproductive and gender-affirming health care and target transgender youth and their families. Separately, the top enforcement official at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau resigned, citing the White House's agency overhaul as untenable. Additionally, the Justice Department fired two employees involved in investigations related to President Trump's handling of classified records and the 2020 election challenges.
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