News-rating site sues Trump over probe of alleged suppression of conservative media

President Donald Trump speaks to news reporters as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, en route Joint Base Andrews for a trip to Palm Beach, Florida. (Official White House photo by Molly Riley)

A media ratings website is suing the Federal Trade Commission for investigating alleged efforts to blacklist conservative news outlets, in a clash that is effectively dueling accusations of censorship.

NewsGuard Technologies sued the FTC in the U.S. District...