FTC asks Apple to review Apple News after bias allegations
Feb 28th 2026
The FTC has urged Apple to audit Apple News after a Media Research Center report alleged the app favors left-leaning publishers; the letter comes amid broader FTC actions involving Media Matters and NewsGuard that have prompted legal challenges.
- FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent a Feb. 12 letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook citing reports that Apple News systematically promotes left-leaning outlets and asking Apple to review its terms and curation practices.