Friday, April 17, 2026 · Capitol Hill
IN THE TECH ADVERTISING SPACE, SPECIFICALLY GOING AFTER AD AGENCIES WHO TARGETED WEBSITES BASED UPON SO-CALLED...
The House procedural vote to extend spy powers failed Friday as lawmakers battle over ad agencies that blacklisted websites using "misinformation" labels. Republicans are pushing to rein in the tech ad machine that targeted conservative outlets and family-focused content. This fight hits the Protection-First Consensus voters who back child safety measures 81% in APP's February Cygnal poll. Democrats' refusal to curb the censorship pipeline shows how radical the party remains heading into midterms.
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