Judge Blocks F.T.C. Investigation of Media Matters

The agency began looking into the liberal watchdog group’s research critical of Elon Musk and his social media platform, X, in May.

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Under Siege From Trump and Musk, a Top Liberal Group Falls Into Crisis

Scrambling to pay legal fees, Media Matters has dialed back its criticism, trimmed its staff and contemplated closing entirely.

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Omnicom and Interpublic, Seeking Merger, Agree to FTC’s No-Boycott Deal

Omnicom and Interpublic said they would not direct their clients’ advertising away from media platforms because of the platforms’ political content.

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Media Matters Sues F.T.C. Over Advertising Investigation

The liberal advocacy organization said in a lawsuit that the Federal Trade Commission’s inquiry into boycotts with other advertising groups was “retribution.”

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F.T.C. Investigates Ad Groups and Watchdogs, Alleging Boycott Collusion

The regulator is looking into whether roughly a dozen groups violated antitrust law by coordinating boycotts among advertisers.

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FTC Is Investigating Liberal Group Media Matters

Elon Musk, who owns X, previously sued the liberal group over claims that it tried to damage his social media company’s relationship with advertisers.

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