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Top 2024 Pollsters Form Independent Group to Counter Media Bias
Four of the most accurate pollsters from the 2024 election cycle have launched an exclusive, invitation-only organization to provide what they claim will be the most accurate and transparent polling data. Led by Richard Baris (Big Data Poll) and represented by Trafalgar’s Robert Cahaly, the group is positioning itself as a counterweight to traditional media and university-affiliated polling, which they argue is frequently biased and opaque. The organization, formed on July 4, aims to celebrate accuracy in political surveys and has already attracted interest from additional independent pollsters. They criticize existing industry bodies like the American Association for Public Opinion Research for being ineffective in upholding impartiality. (Read More) (Washington Examiner Rating)
Court Overturns FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule for Subscriptions
A federal appeals court has blocked the FTC’s “Click to Cancel” rule, which was set to simplify the process of canceling subscriptions by requiring the cancellation process to be as easy as signing up. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the FTC’s process lacked a proper economic impact analysis. The decision halts a rule intended to address widespread consumer frustration, especially in industries like news media and gyms. Some states, including California and Pennsylvania, have enacted or are considering similar legislation independently. (Read More) (Nieman Lab Rating)
Trump Criticizes Media, Suggests “Changes Are Going to Be Made”
During a Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump sharply criticized mainstream media outlets like CNN and The New York Times, claiming their reporting on recent U.S. strikes in Iran demoralized military personnel. He suggested that “changes are going to be made” in the media and accused journalists of bias and dishonesty. Trump reiterated past claims of a corrupt media landscape and connected his frustrations to broader grievances over immigration, gender policies, and foreign policy. These remarks follow his threats to sue certain outlets for their reporting on national security issues. (Read More) (Mediaite Rating)
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