A right-wing group accused Netflix of promoting left-wing views, urging federal scrutiny of its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery amid partisan debate over media power.

A right-wing group tied to The Heritage Foundation released a report accusing Netflix of pushing left-wing ideology through shows like Stranger Things and LGBTQ+-themed children’s content, urging federal scrutiny of Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming assets. The claim, shared ahead of CEO Ted Sarandos’s Senate testimony, fuels a broader political battle over media consolidation, with Republican lawmakers citing concerns about content influence and competition. The hearing highlighted deep partisan divisions, as critics on both ends of the spectrum challenged Netflix’s content choices, while the merger’s fate hung on regulatory review amid growing scrutiny over media power and national influence.