Media
State-Approved Truth May Be Making a Comeback in Berlin
Germany’s SPD proposes Medieninnovationsfonds as AfD rises and coalition talks weigh public media funding.
Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against NewsGuard
The judge ruled that subjective ratings, even when damaging, don’t meet the bar for defamation.
California’s Social Media Law Gutted: Court Strikes Down Key Censorship Provisions
California’s social media “transparency” law is gutted after legal defeat, leaving only minimal reporting requirements.
UK: Ofcom Pushes for Expanded Online Censorship Under the Guise of Combating Misogyny
Ofcom expands Online Safety Act enforcement to target online misogyny, raising concerns over vague definitions and increased censorship in the UK.
X Wins Legal Battle Against Irish Police Over Gript Media User Data Request
A win for press freedom: Irish police fail in bid to access journalists’ private data through X.
Australia Delays Forced Big Tech Media Payment Law Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats
Legacy media outlets wanted Big Tech platforms to be forced to pay them. The law is facing setbacks.
Report: Fact Checker Group Received $2.4M in US Government Funds Amid Fact-Checking Controversy
The US government has funneled millions to the Poynter Institute, raising concerns over taxpayer-funded influence on fact-checking and online speech moderation.
UK Could Weaken Online Censorship Law to Avoid US Trade Battle
London weighs free speech against trade as Washington pressures Labour to amend online censorship laws.
Tim Pool Joins Rumble, Bringing Exclusive Content to Rumble Premium
Tim Pool joins Rumble with exclusive content, live political analysis, cultural commentary, and in-depth discussions, strengthening the platform’s independent media presence.
MembersInternews Exposed: A US-Funded Government Censorship Machine That Crushed Online Dissent
A nonprofit funded by the US government controls narratives while claiming to support press freedom.
UK Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon Pushes for Regulations Forcing Social Media and LLMs to Promote and Fund Legacy Media
Channel 4’s CEO pushes for regulation to boost legacy media’s reach while framing it as a fight for Gen Z’s well-being.
MembersUSAID’s Media Empire
The halt in USAID funding forces a reckoning on whether so-called “independent” journalism should ever rely on Washington’s wallet.