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Judge halts FTC probe into Media Matters, warns of a chilling effect on free speech

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into Media Matters, the progressive watchdog group. The court framed the probe as likely retaliatory and potentially damaging to core free-speech protections. The dispute traces back to 2023, when Media Matters published research indicating that

Senator opens probe into Meta over AI chatbots’ interactions with kids

Senator opens probe into Meta over AI chatbots’ interactions with kids

A leading U.S. senator plans to investigate whether Meta’s generative AI systems have exposed children to inappropriate interactions, following revelations that internal guidelines once permitted “romantic” or “sensual” exchanges with minors. The lawmaker, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, said the inquiry will examine

Why Rooftop Solar Is Now a National Security Concern

Why Rooftop Solar Is Now a National Security Concern

Picture this: a determined intruder parks near a home, cracks the Wi‑Fi, and tinkers with the gray box on the wall—the solar inverter that converts rooftop power into household electricity. It’s far-fetched for most people, but the scenario captures why home energy gear is suddenly part of

Judge halts FTC probe into Media Matters, calling it alarming for free speech

A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction pausing the Federal Trade Commissions investigation into Media Matters, the left-leaning media watchdog. The ruling frames the groups reporting as protected speech and raises concerns about potential government retaliation against constitutionally protected journalism. The dispute traces back to 2023,

US Government Eyes Stake in Intel to Boost Chip Manufacturing

US Government Eyes Stake in Intel to Boost Chip Manufacturing

The U.S. government is reportedly exploring the option of taking a stake in Intel, a major player in the semiconductor industry. This initiative aims to bolster Intel's manufacturing capacity in the United States, focusing particularly on their delayed Ohio chip plant. This development surfaces in the wake