Florida AG Targets NYT Over Editorial Risk | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Florida’s Attorney General is going after The New York Times, demanding internal docs to probe whether its editorial choices — like a controversial Kristof column that drew Israeli threats of lawsuits — could expose shareholders, especially Florida retirees, to costly legal risks. He’s comparing it to Fox News’ massive Dominion settlement, arguing media missteps can hurt investor value. The Times fires back, calling the move an attack on free press and vows to defend its First Amendment rights, while Uthmeier insists the paper’s own standards are being ignored — all while digging into board…