Media Matters Faces Layoffs Amid Legal Challenges

Federal probes and a defamation lawsuit from Elon Musk prompt major staffing cuts at the progressive watchdog organization.

Media Matters has laid off over a dozen employees as it deals with legal actions.
Elon Musk's defamation lawsuit claims the organization manipulated data to show ads next to extremist content.
Republican Attorneys General from Texas and Missouri are investigating Media Matters for alleged data fraud.
Laid-off staffers have publicly criticized Musk and shared their job losses on social media.
The layoffs reflect broader financial struggles in the media industry, affecting multiple outlets.