Media Matters Sues FTC to Block Probe

Why Media Matters’ lawsuit against the FTC is likely to be important

After the Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation into Media Matters, the media watchdog group pushed back

Advertising companies cave to the FTC. Media Matters sues to defend the First Amendment.

The nonprofit media watchdog argues the Federal Trade Commission is violating the law by investigating it for First Amendment-protected speech

Soros Org Files Lawsuit Against Trump FTC.

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…

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.

A nasal spray company wants to make it harder for the FTC to police health claims

In the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, a health products company called Xlear began advertising its saline nasal spray to people desperately searching for ways to protect themselves from a new virus. In its marketing, Xlear pointed to studies that it said supported the idea that ingredients in the spray could block viruses from sticking to the nasal cavity. Based on its interpretation of the science, Xlear promoted the product as one part of a "…

Media Matters sues FTC, says agency is retaliating on behalf of Elon Musk

FTC probe is clearly connected to “Musk’s vindictive lawsuits,” group says.