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NewsGuard Sues FTC Over Claims of Conservative Bias

3/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

NewsGuard Technologies is suing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), alleging that the investigation seeks to suppress conservative speech.
The FTC accuses NewsGuard of bias in its credibility ratings, particularly against media favorable to former President Donald Trump.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr has threatened to revoke broadcast licenses for networks spreading "fake news," echoing Trump's media criticisms.
The U.S.-Israeli conflict has intensified, with U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites prompting Iranian retaliation, raising concerns about oil supply disruptions and Gulf tensions.

History

Historical Context

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) abolished the Fairness Doctrine in 1987, a policy established in 1949 to ensure balanced media coverage of controversial issues. This deregulation led to increased partisan media, raising concerns about media bias and accountability. The ongoing lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reflects these tensions, echoing historical debates over media regulation and free speech in the U.S.

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Story summary

NewsGuard Technologies is suing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), alleging that the investigation seeks to suppress conservative speech.
The FTC accuses NewsGuard of bias in its credibility ratings, particularly against media favorable to former President Donald Trump.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr has threatened to revoke broadcast licenses for networks spreading "fake news," echoing Trump's media criticisms.
The U.S.-Israeli conflict has intensified, with U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites prompting Iranian retaliation, raising concerns about oil supply disruptions and Gulf tensions.

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