Apple Questioned by GOP Senator on News App’s Alleged Bias: Fox

Feb. 20, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC

Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn is querying Apple CEO Tim Cookon Apple News’ alleged political bias, Fox News Digital reports citing Blackburn’s letter to the executive.

  • Blackburn, who is the chair of the Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy subcommittee, says Apple News didn’t feature any pieces of content from right-leaning outlets in January while offering 440 pieces of content from left-leaning outlets
  • The senator asks Cook to respond by March 4
  • NOTE: Apple CEO Tim Cook Questioned by FTC Chair Over News Curation

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