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Florida Bans State Funds for Groups Accused of Speech Policing
Florida blocks public funds for media monitoring firms in new law signed by Ron DeSantis after growing censorship concerns.
Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against NewsGuard
The judge ruled that subjective ratings, even when damaging, don’t meet the bar for defamation.
Documents Reveal Government-Backed Censorship Network Involving GEC, USAID, and Private Media Firms
Government-backed censorship tools extended far beyond foreign disinformation, shaping domestic narratives with the help of private media enforcers.
State Department Rebrands Defunded Global Engagement Center Into New Counter-Disinformation Hub
A new State Department unit emerges under scrutiny, inheriting millions in funding from its defunct predecessor.
NewsGuard Criticizes FCC’s Brendan Carr for Questioning Its Role in Alleged “Censorship Cartel”
NewsGuard claims its ratings promote transparency, but critics question their role in broader censorship frameworks.
FCC’s Carr Demands Answers From Big Tech and Media Hall Monitor on Speech Suppression Claims
Tech giants face scrutiny for their roles in a “censorship cartel,” with free speech and ideological bias at the heart of the allegations.
Lawmakers Demand Answers on Feds’ Secret Influence Over Big Tech Speech Policing
Lawmakers demand transparency from Big Tech amid claims of “government-guided” censorship on online platforms.
Censorship Allegations Resurface as New Demonetization Coalition Takes Shape
Rep. Jim Jordan warns the new group could replicate GARM’s alleged censorship practices, risking anti-competitive behavior.
House Probes Major Businesses for Censorship Collusion With GARM’s Alleged Ad “Cartel”
Examining whether the advertising initiative crossed the line from brand “safety” to censorship.
NewsGuard Co-Founder Advocates Banning Anonymous Social Media Posts, Enabling Lawsuits Against Tech Firms for “False” Content
Brill’s proposals spark controversy over potential suppression of online anonymity and free speech.
House Committee Subpoenas State Department on Proxy Censorship Claims
The investigation probes how government-funded entities may have hindered small businesses’ online presence through indirect censorship.
House Oversight Committee Targets NewsGuard’s Media Influence
A federal funding controversy and potential bias in media monitoring are at the heart of this investigation.
