
FCC Chairman Carr Addresses ABC License Renewal and DEI Probe
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that the early renewal of Disney's ABC licenses is linked to a DEI review, not President Trump's call for Jimmy Kimmel's firing over a controversial joke.
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that the early renewal of Disney's ABC licenses is linked to a DEI review, not President Trump's call for Jimmy Kimmel's firing over a controversial joke.
The Paramount and CBS News correspondents dinner, intended to celebrate the First Amendment, is drawing scrutiny for its guest list, which includes figures like Pete Hegseth, Stephen Miller, and Brendan Carr.

A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.
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Gavin Newsom called the FCC chair's media warning "sick," according to Semafor on Monday, and referred to President Donald Trump as "Dear Leader" during an interivew.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is facing criticism, with one article suggesting his actions demonstrate why his agency should not exist, labeling him a 'minister of truth'.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr's threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war coverage have drawn pushback from both Republican Senator Ron Johnson and Democrats, who criticize the move as anti-First Amendment and 'totalitarian' following Trump's 'fake news' claims.
Formaður eftirlitsnefndar alríkisfjarskipta í Bandaríkjunum og æðsti maður yfir net-, sjónvarps- og útvarpsmiðlum, Brendan Carr, segir að fjölmiðlar sem dreifi ósannindum og falsfréttum í umfjöllun…
Amazon has filed a complaint with the FCC against SpaceX's ambitious 1 million-satellite proposal, questioning its feasibility and completeness. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr publicly criticized Amazon's petition, urging them to focus on their own satellite deployment challenges rather than opposing SpaceX's rapid launches.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr told CNBC on Tuesday that Netflix's previous Warner Bros. Discovery offer "raised a lot of competition concerns."

Jimmy Kimmel criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on his show after the agency targeted late-night and daytime shows in a crackdown on the Equal Time Rule, with Democrats pressing for answers.

Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chairman of the FCC, urges TV broadcasters to commit to airing 'patriotic, pro-America content' in celebration of the U.S.'s 250th birthday.
The FCC Chair has declared that talk shows do not qualify as legitimate news, and ABC's 'The View' is currently under investigation for an interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico that reportedly did not meet FCC requirements.

Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chairman of the FCC, has denied that the agency's review of ABC's license renewal is connected to the Jimmy Kimmel controversy, asserting it is strictly related to an investigation into the network's DEI initiatives.

GLAAD has criticized FCC chair Brendan Carr's inquiry into TV ratings concerning transgender and gender nonbinary content for children, stating it causes harm to LGBTQ Americans. The FCC, led by Carr, is requesting public feedback on whether the TV industry's voluntary ratings should be adjusted.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and California Governor Gavin Newsom are in a political clash over the proposed Nexstar-Tegna merger, with issues of censorship and Jimmy Kimmel also being raised.
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Brendan Carr, head of the US Federal Communications Commission, has indicated that the agency is exploring ways to accelerate the review process for broadcast licenses.

Gavin Newsom responded to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s weekend salvo against broadcasters and their coverage of the Iran War in a lengthy interview at SXSW.
Sender müssten „im öffentlichen Interesse“ handeln, sagte der Chef der Aufsichsbehörde Brendan Carr.

Washingtonul va riposta dacă Uniunea Europeană adoptă măsuri care favorizează companiile europene de sateliţi în detrimentul celor americane, a avertizat Brendan Carr, şeful autorităţii americane de…

A campaign aimed at silencing critics of Donald Trump in the media is highlighted, with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr identified as a prominent supporter of Trump.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr suggests Stephen Colbert's Late Show and ABC's The View could violate equal time rules after CBS blocked Democrat interview.

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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time, facing charges related to an Instagram photo allegedly threatening President Trump. Legal experts have raised concerns about the indictment's potential First Amendment implications.

Senate leaders are questioning the FCC's approval of the Nexstar-Tegna merger, while Nexstar has informed a judge that certain aspects of the transaction cannot be reversed following an order to halt the deal.
Opinion | Brendan Carr and the TikTok Dodge WSJ
An opinion piece criticizes Brendan Carr's stance or actions regarding TikTok, highlighting a perceived evasion of issues.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is warning FCC Chairman Brendan Carr that he will be investigated “in short order” following his threat to pull broadcasters’ licenses, adding to a list of…

Over the weekend, Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed FCC chair, scored another win in an area he seems to believe is a key part of his job: rage-baiting the libs.

FCC chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters running "fake news" could lose licenses during renewals, citing public interest requirements and media accountability.

Donald Trump’s FCC chairman threatened broadcaster licenses and warned that news outlets should “course correct” before their renewals come up after the president blasted the media over their…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will seek to crack down on offshore call centers and illegal robocalls from aboard, Chairman Brendan Carr announced on Wednesday.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr expressed his commitment to assisting sports fans grappling with the shift of live events from traditional broadcast channels to streaming services, acknowledging the frustration it causes.

Brendan Carr suggested networks start each broadcast with the Pledge of Allegiance
FCC chairman Brendan Carr confirmed Wednesday that the commission has started enforcement proceedings of what he asserted were violations of the equal time rule involving political candidates by ABC’s daytime mainstay “The View.” Carr appeared on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,” where he also slammed Stephen Colbert and CBS’ “The Late Show” over the flap […]