Media Matters, a nonprofit left-leaning watchdog journalism organization, has scaled back its operations due to millions spent on legal expenses and investigations launched by the Federal Trade Commission, reported the New York Times.

The organization has had to slash its staff in half, and some involved have considered declaring bankruptcy or shutting down entirely, the Times wrote.

Media Matters is under investigation by the FTC over allegations that it coordinated with other organizations to influence advertising practices.

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