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Public Citizen
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Public Citizen, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesTrump defends taxpayer-funded ads promoting country, not candidate
President Trump stated that taxpayer-funded advertisements are promoting the United States, not a political candidate. The White House has spent more than $1 million on these ads, which have drawn criticism from some Republicans and a watchdog group.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 58 · Hype 41![Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr departs an event in the East Room of the White House, on March 20, 2026, in Washington [Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ap_6abd508ae4c06-1790791818.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Politics · United StatesFCC Chair Says Trump Ads Don't Need Review
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that taxpayer-funded advertisements featuring Donald Trump do not warrant FCC review, likening them to public service announcements. The White House defended the ads, while Democratic senators have asked the Department of Homeland Security to stop spending funds on them.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesEric Cantor named president and CEO of PhRMA
Former US House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has been appointed president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). The appointment comes as the industry faces pressure over drug prices.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesUS companies spent $517 million on 2026 races
US companies have spent $517 million on House and Senate races in the 15 months leading up to the first quarter of 2026. This figure surpasses the $461 million spent in the full 2024 cycle, with crypto, AI, and online betting industries accounting for at least $294 million.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesWatchdog alleges Scott Presler violated Pennsylvania campaign finance law
A complaint filed by Public Citizen alleges conservative activist Scott Presler and his group Early Vote Action failed to register as a Pennsylvania PAC or disclose spending during a 2025 campaign against judicial retention. The state Department of State confirmed receiving the complaint but did not comment on investigations.
United States5 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Politics · United StatesTrump administration has 57 officials worth at least $100m, report finds
A report by Public Citizen found 57 officials in Donald Trump’s administration are worth at least $100 million, including 17 ambassadors and 40 senior officials. The figure exceeds the combined total of George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s administrations by more than four times.
United States4 min readTrust 96 · Craft 87 · Hype 30