Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 FTC warns Apple over alleged lack of conservative news

The tech giant is facing pressure over claims that its news app does not feature articles from conservative outlets.

* Apple faces mounting political pressure over claims that it has "systematically suppressed" news published by conservative outlets
* Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair Andrew Ferguson called on Apple to review its policies, warning that companies can be in violation of consumer protection rules if they suppress or promote views based on ideology
* Media Research Center accused Apple News of having a "defiant stance against offering news from right-leaning outlets"
* FTC has no legal authority to force Apple News to make changes but encourages the company to review its terms of service and ensure consistency with those terms
* The controversy follows scrutiny by US President Donald Trump, who shared the claims in his media circles
* Apple News is a popular app that offers access to news stories from over 3,000 publications, and its algorithm determines which articles are displayed based on user interactions and personal tastes
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