Trump’s FCC Chairman Threatens Broadcasters’ Licenses After POTUS’ Tirade Over Iran War News Coverage

14 Mar, 18:44 — 15 Mar, 01:57

Why this matters

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threat to revoke broadcast licenses based on news coverage is a significant escalation of political pressure on the media. This action raises concerns about the independence of the press and the potential for government interference in journalistic content, particularly in the context of presidential criticism.

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varietyMostly Factual1d ago

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Says TV Broadcasters Must ‘Correct Course’ or ‘They Will Lose Their Licenses,’ Citing Trump’s Outrage Over Iran War Coverage

FCC chairman Brendan Carr wrote on X Saturday that broadcasters need to “correct course” or risk losing their broadcasting licenses, citing Donald Trump’s recent displeasure with the mainstream media’s coverage of the Iran War. “Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions – also known as the fake news – have a chance now to […]

By Jack Dunn

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual1d ago

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Says Broadcasters Must “Correct Course” Amid Iran War Coverage Criticism or “They Will Lose Their Licenses”

Carr's comments were made on X as he responded to a post Trump wrote on Truth Social that slammed "an intentionally misleading headline by the Fake News Media."

By McKinley Franklin

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deadlineMostly Factual1d ago