The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted on Tuesday to contemplate the possible discontinuation of a long-standing ban on mergers between the largest four broadcast networks. Furthermore, the FCC is also considering a revision of other media ownership rules. The FCC has reported that it will consider public feedback before deciding whether to overturn the rule that … [Read more...] about FCC Weighs Lifting Ban on Major Broadcast Network Mergers
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Cruz Unleashes on FCC Chief: ‘Stop Bullying Jimmy Kimmel’
A controversy has erupted involving the Federal Communications Commission, ABC television, and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. At the center of this dispute are questions about the limits of government oversight and the protection of free speech in the broadcasting industry. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr publicly cautioned ABC about its "obligations" following comments made by … [Read more...] about Cruz Unleashes on FCC Chief: ‘Stop Bullying Jimmy Kimmel’
Trump Calls for ABC, NBC to Be Stripped of FCC Licenses, Blasts ‘Corrupt Media’
President Donald Trump is once again raising the specter of revoking the Federal Communications Commission licenses of ABC and NBC. He accuses these organizations of being "simply an arm of the Democrat Party" and suggests their alleged bias poses a "threat to our democracy." President Trump expressed his discontent with these networks on his Truth Social platform. He argued … [Read more...] about Trump Calls for ABC, NBC to Be Stripped of FCC Licenses, Blasts ‘Corrupt Media’
FCC Chair Carr Lays Out Hard-Hitting Plan—Big Changes Ahead?
Brendan Carr is the Federal Communications Commission's chair and he works to implement the agenda of President Donald Trump at the agency. Carr told Punchbowl News that he intends to send a letter to Disney inquiring about the company's initiatives on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Carr stated that the DEI program of the company might violate FCC requirements regarding … [Read more...] about FCC Chair Carr Lays Out Hard-Hitting Plan—Big Changes Ahead?
FCC’s Carr: Radio Station Under Fire for Exposing ICE Movements
Brendan Carr, commissioner of the FCC, confirmed that the FCC is looking into a radio station in San Francisco to see if they violated their license terms by broadcasting information about the location of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and the vehicles they were driving. On Thursday evening Carr said, "There were many reports and complaints about the conduct, and … [Read more...] about FCC’s Carr: Radio Station Under Fire for Exposing ICE Movements