Courthouse News Service: Ninth Circuit lets X pursue international defamation cases against Media Matters . “Elon Musk’s X can proceed with international litigation against media watchdog Media Matters after a Ninth Circuit panel reversed an anti-suit injunction issued by a lower court.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/12/20/courthouse-news-service-ninth-circuit-lets-x-pursue-international-defamation-cases-against-media-matters/#MediaMatters
And honestly?
Marvel needs to give us what we really want:
A What If... Nixon wore makeup?
Or better yet — drag.
#ThisDayInHistory #KennedyVsNixon #TelevisedDebate #PoliticalTheater #MediaMatters #MarvelWhatIf #AlternateHistory #DragPresidency #TVChangedEverything
"He also offered solutions: improving how we talk about politics and each other, and muting destructive voices.
“'My wife Abby and I are 11 years sober from cable news, a decision that improved our lives immeasurably,' he wrote.”
#WordsMatter #MediaMatters #MediaLiteracy #SocialMedia #algorithms #misinformation #divisiveness #inclusiveness https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2025/09/14/utah-governor-speech-spencer-cox-on-charlie-kirk/
Is it illegal to not buy #ads on X? Experts explain the FTC’s bizarre #ad fight.
After a judge warned that the Federal Trade Commission's probe into #MediaMatters for America ( #MMFA ) should alarm "all Americans"—viewing it as a likely government #retaliation intended to silence critical #reporting from a #political foe—the #FTC this week appealed a preliminary injunction blocking the investigation.
#rights #freespeech #Twitter
Trump FTC’s Investigation Of Media Matters Will Remain On Hold As Judge Rejects Latest Motion
#News #Politics #DonaldTrump #ElectionLine #FederalTradeCommission #FTC #MediaMatters #MediaMattersforAmerica
https://deadline.com/2025/08/ftc-media-matters-trump-1236495256/
Elon Musk’s “thermonuclear” #MediaMatters lawsuit may be fizzling out
#Musk
Deadline: Judge Rules FTC Investigation Of Media Matters Violates First Amendment. “A federal judge has restricted the Federal Trade Commission‘s investigation of Media Matters, the progressive watchdog group, finding that the agency was likely engaged in retaliatory conduct in violation of the First Amendment.”
A federal judge blocked the FTC’s investigation into Media Matters, ruling it violated the group’s free speech rights after Media Matters published research critical of Elon Musk and X (formerly Twitter). The judge called the FTC inquiry—launched under Trump’s appointee and targeting alleged collusion with other ad groups—a “retaliatory act,” halting it for now. Media Matters claims the investigation is political retribution for exposing antisemitic content on X. The FTC can appeal, but the case raises big First Amendment questions about political targeting. Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/15/technology/media-matters-ftc-musk-injunction.html? #MediaMatters #FreeSpeech #FTC #ElonMusk #Trump #FirstAmendment
A federal judge has blocked the FTC’s probe into Media Matters, ruling it violates the free speech rights of the liberal watchdog. Susie Madrak details how the investigation, tied to Elon Musk and the Trump admin, was deemed retaliatory and unconstitutional. Read more on this critical First Amendment defense: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/federal-judge-blocks-ftc-investigation #SusieMadrak #FederalJudge #FTCAttack #MediaMatters #FreeSpeech #FirstAmendment #ElonMusk #X #PoliticalRetaliation
At least some parts of the American Judicial system still work.
Original post: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:nyjm4ylfid2a7mjm6varxuiq/post/3lwhwarwnuk2g
Judge Blocks F.T.C. Investigation of #MediaMatters
An investigation of Media Matters by the #FederalTradeCommission, above, “presents a straightforward #FirstAmendment violation,” a federal judge ruled on Friday.
#ftc
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/15/technology/media-matters-ftc-musk-injunction.html
Judge Rules FTC Investigation Of Media Matters Violates First Amendment
#News #Politics #ElectionLine #ElonMusk #FederalTradeCommission #FTC #MediaMatters
https://deadline.com/2025/08/media-matters-ftc-elon-musk-1236489854/
Sean Hannity's frustration with hearing "Epstein" again exposes a pattern of recycling baseless conspiracies, reports Frances Langum. From Benghazi to "deep state" claims, Hannity fuels endless right-wing drama with no proof. This cycle reflects conservative media’s fixation on unfounded scandals. Read Langum’s detailed critique here: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/hannity-my-head-will-explode-if-i-hear #SeanHannity #FrancesLangum #Epstein #conservativemedia #conspiracytheories #PamBondi #KashPatel #MediaMatters
Charlie Kirk’s Republican-led investigations often fuel sensationalism for Fox News, misleading voters on actual wrongdoing. Frances Langum critiques this dynamic while noting Kirk’s partial call for real action, amid troubling Trump Epstein-file allegations. Dive deeper into partisan media’s impact and political theater. Read more: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/lol-charlie-kirk-warns-trumps-doj-theyd #FrancesLangum #CharlieKirk #RepublicanInvestigations #FoxNews #EpsteinFiles #TrumpAllegations #MediaMatters #PartisanMedia #ConservativePolitics
Sean Hannity fiercely defends Trump, dismissing criticism from Trump’s own supporters as attention-seeking rather than valid, despite backlash over the Epstein Files. Hannity cites Trump’s policy wins to justify loyalty, equating dissent to betrayal within his base. Dive deeper into this loyalty showdown by Conover Kennard. https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/hannity-lashes-out-petty-trump-supporters #SeanHannity #TrumpSupporters #MediaMatters #TrumpAdministration #FoxNews #EpsteinFiles #ConoverKennard
Media Matters, a liberal watchdog of right-wing media, faces survival threats from Elon Musk lawsuits and a federal probe launched under Donald Trump.
https://www.advocate.com/news/media-matters-existential-crisis
#MediaMatters #Watchdog #ElonMusk #Twitter #Media
"On MSNBC's Deadline: White House, Angelo Carusone explains how Trump is pandering to QAnon as part of his Epstein media strateg
#AngeloCarusone: “What he's trying to get those QAnon people to believe is that somehow he's playing fifth dimensional chess and that there's something he's going to do. He's going to give them accountability soon”
#MediaMatters
https://www.mediamatters.org/msnbc/msnbcs-deadline-white-house-angelo-carusone-explains-how-trump-pandering-qanon-part-his
Ellen from Media Matters reveals the organization’s battle against hefty legal challenges. Legal fees have surged to around $15 million due to lawsuits from Elon Musk and investigations tied to Trump, forcing layoffs and urgent funding quests. Settlement talks with Musk hit a standstill, and despite some legal wins, new appeals emerge. The situation is so critical that a shutdown could be on the horizon. Read more: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/07/media-matters-fighting-its-life-battle #MediaMatters #LegalBattles #ElonMusk #PoliticalImpact #NonProfitChallenges
News Giants Team Up to Confuse Everyone About Gaza in Perfect Harmony
#Satire #MediaMatters #GazaStatement #JointNews #WorldPeace By: TheJestPress.com **Four Major News Agencies Issue Historic Joint Statement on Gaza: "We Still Have No Idea What’s Happening, But Trust Us"** In an unprecedented display of journalistic unity, Agence France-Presse (AFP), Associated Press (AP), BBC, and Reuters have issued a joint statement on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, affirming their…
Joy-Ann Reid exposes Trump's fear and insecurity amidst new revelations from the Epstein Files. Featuring rapper Uncle Luke, who recounts his wild experiences at Mar-a-Lago, the conversation dives into Trump's obsession with Obama as a sign of weakness. With insights from Angelo Carusone of Media Matters, this analysis sheds light on Trump's psychological turmoil and its political implications. Read more here: https://www.joyannreid.com/p/tjrs-truth-and-consequences-trump #JoyAnnReid #Trump #EpsteinFiles #MediaMatters #PoliticalAnalysis #UncleLuke
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