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FCC begins inquiry into Comcast and NBCUniversal’s handling of local affiliates
It's the second time the Federal Communications Commission has targeted the Philadelphia-based Comcast this year.
FCC chairman Brendan Carr’s meddling in broadcast journalism contradicts his own avowed views
You may have heard that Skydance Media is merging with Paramount, which owns CBS. When the Federal Communications Commission ...
FCC opens probe into Comcast relationships with local TV affiliates
The chair of the Federal Communications Commission is opening a probe into NBC-parent Comcast’s relationships with its local ...
Freedom of the Press Foundation Files Disciplinary Complaint Against Brendan Carr, Alleges Ethics Violations
The Freedom of the Press Foundation has filed a disciplinary complaint letter against Brendan Carr, accusing the Federal ...
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‘Press Freedom’ Organization Goes After FCC Chairman, Brendan Carr, for His Efforts To Challenge Liberal Media Bias, Demands He Be Disbarred
The Freedom of the Press Foundation — a controversial group best known for its alliance with Edward Snowden and WikiLeaks — ...
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FCC Launches Investigation Into NBC for Bullying Its Local Stations, as Trump Suggests ‘Terrible’ Broadcaster Should Have Its License Revoked
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr testifies before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government ...
Brendan Carr bobbed and weaved his way around a question from Bill Hemmer.
Fox News host Bill Hemmer asked a very direct question to the chair of the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday ...
How the Trump FCC justified requiring a “bias monitor” at CBS
The Carr FCC claims there is precedent for such a bias monitor. But the precedent cited in last week's merger approval points ...
Freedom of the Press Foundation Calls BS on Paramount-Trump Settlement After Merger Approval: ‘Shakedown Money’
"[Brendan] Carr can't justify his actions ... because the FCC meddling in broadcasters' content is illegal too," the ...
Trump's FCC Head Reacts To Paramount Merger Criticism: 'Time For A Change'
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was asked to respond to criticisms of the Trump administration's intervention in the free press.
Should broadcast media owners worry about Brendan Carr, Trump's pick to run the FCC?
Brendan Carr, Trump's choice to head the Federal Communications Commission, says he plans to scrutinize broadcast TV operators to see if they are operating in "the public interest" — a requirement ...