US EditionMedia Matters Sues FTC to Block Probe
- Media Matters, a liberal advocacy organization, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission, claiming the agency is waging a 'campaign of retribution' against them on behalf of the Trump administration and Elon Musk.
- The F.T.C. began investigating Media Matters for potential collusion with other groups to harm advertising revenue for X, Musk's social media company.
- Media Matters alleges that the investigation violates their free speech rights and has led to self-censorship concerning their reporting on X and Musk.
- Media Matters argues that the F.T.C.'s inquiry is an attempt to silence dissent and threatens First Amendment rights, as stated by Angelo Carusone, the chairman and president of Media Matters.
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Media Matters sues to block FTC probe over Musk's X boycott claims
Media Matters asked a court on Monday to block the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's probe into whether media watchdogs coordinated advertising boycotts, calling it retaliation for the group's criticism of Elon Musk, a major donor to Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
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PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Media Matters for America has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), accusing it of conducting a retaliatory investigation allegedly influenced by President Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Media Matters for America, the FTC, Elon Musk, and the Trump administration.WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed on Monday in Washington, D.C.KEY QUOTE: “This is a significant free-speech issu…
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Media Matters sues FTC to block probe
Media Matters for America sued the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday to block the agency’s investigation into the progressive media watchdog group, arguing the probe amounts to unlawful retaliation. The group received a request from the FTC last month for documents and communications related to several advertising and watchdog groups, as well as its legal…
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