FTC Begins Inquiry into Far-Left Organization Media Matters
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an investigation concerning allegations against a left-wing organization related to media censorship. This inquiry comes after claims made by Elon Musk, the owner of X, regarding possible collaboration between this organization and other media watchdog groups that allegedly organized a boycott against advertisers on social media platforms. A […]
FTC Looking Into Media Matters for Claims of Coordination with Advertisers
FTC Investigates Media Matters The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an investigation into Media Matters, a journalism organization known for its left-leaning perspective. On Wednesday, the FTC officially launched this inquiry, focusing on the organization’s role in researching hate and anti-Semitism on the platform X. Sources familiar with the situation indicated that the agency […]
FTC dismisses PepsiCo price-fixing case, criticizes the agency’s former leader
FTC Dismisses Lawsuit Against PepsiCo On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission, led by Republicans, decided to dismiss a lawsuit aimed at PepsiCo. This legal action, which was initiated in January, accused PepsiCo of giving Walmart an unjust pricing edge, thereby harming other suppliers and consumers. The lawsuit invoked the seldom-enforced 1936 Robinson Patman Act. At […]
FTC looks into media watchdog regarding claims of a boycott against Musk’s X, documents reveal
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking for documents from media organizations linked to claims that they collaborated with other watchdog groups to encourage advertisers to boycott X, the platform previously known as Twitter, following Elon Musk’s acquisition in 2022. This request, detailed in a Civil Investigation Demand reviewed by Reuters, aims to gather […]
Media Matters under investigation by the FTC for supposed ad collaboration against Musk’s X
FTC Investigates Media Matters Over Musk’s X The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reportedly initiated an investigation regarding the far-left advocacy group Media Matters, focusing on their actions towards tech billionaire Elon Musk’s platform, X. A report from the New York Times indicates that the FTC has reached out to Media Matters, inquiring whether they […]
FTC investigates Media Matters regarding claims about Elon Musk’s X boycott
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking documents from Media Matters concerning collaboration with other media watchdogs. These groups are reportedly helping Elon Musk orchestrate advertiser boycotts of X, previously known as Twitter, due to various media issues. A Civil Investigation Demand, obtained by Reuters, requests details about communications with other organizations involved in monitoring misinformation […]
Republicans Request an FTC Inquiry into Google for Email Censorship
Republicans Urge FTC to Investigate Google Republican leaders are calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to look into Google, aiming to address concerns over perceived censorship and email handling. In a letter addressed to FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, released on Wednesday, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and the National Republican Senate Committee (NRSC) […]
Meta requests a judge to dismiss the FTC lawsuit.
On Thursday, Meta requested a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) case accusing the company of antitrust violations. They contended that the FTC has not adequately demonstrated that Meta holds a monopoly in personal social networking or that its purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp were anti-competitive. The argument from Facebook’s parent company […]
Meta Encouraged Big Tech Critic to Offer Support Before FTC Antitrust Trial
The Media Research Center (MRC) alleges that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta attempted to court a well-known conservative watchdog group just before its significant antitrust trial with the FTC, which aims to reverse the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. Multiple sources indicate that Meta officials reached out to MRC executive Schneider in early April, coinciding with the […]
Meta sought assistance from Big Tech critic Media Research Center right before the FTC trial, according to sources.
Meta seems to be reaching out to influential critics in the tech sphere, presumably to win favor with Zuckerberg and sidestep a significant antitrust trial looming on the horizon. The Federal Trade Commission has accused Zuckerberg of employing a “buy or bury” tactic to maintain its monopoly status, which led to Meta selling off Instagram […]