Apple News Faces Rising Political Pressure From MAGA and Regulators

Apple News, once praised as a neutral information source, is under renewed political pressure as MAGA allies push for more conservative coverage and regulators scrutinize potential bias. The FTC has warned the platform could violate consumer-protection rules by omitting viewpoints, and the conservative group MRC amplified claims of bias, drawing White House attention. Apple has a history of conceding to pressure, including a UK reversal with the Daily Mail, highlighting how a platform that contributes modest revenue remains a powerful and influential distribution channel for publishers.