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FCC September 21

Rand Paul slams FCC commissioner's 'absolutely inappropriate' Jimmy Kimmel comments

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul calls FCC involvement in Jimmy Kimmel suspension "absolutely inappropriate" after commissioner's regulatory threats against ABC.

VIDEO September 21

Sen. Tim Kaine issues warning on ‘power of FCC’ after Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., discusses Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension from ABC after he made controversial comments on Charlie Kirk’s assassination and more on ‘91±¬ÁÏ Sunday.’

Jimmy Kimmel September 20

Elon Musk revisits Harris' old call to suspend Trump from Twitter platform amid Kimmel controversy

A 2019 post on X, then called Twitter, is coming back to haunt former VP Kamala Harris as she slams the Trump administration over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

Ted Cruz September 19

Cruz warns conservatives 'will regret' FCC censorship push against ABC, other media outlets

Sen. Ted Cruz warns that FCC Chair Brendan Carr's threats to revoke ABC's broadcast license over Jimmy Kimmel's false statements could set a dangerous censorship precedent.

VIDEO September 19

Jimmy Kimmel 'utterly failed to read the electronic room': Howard Kurtz

A 'Special Report' all-star panel weighs in on the debate over free speech amid the 'indefinite' suspension of 'Jimmy Kimmy Live!', the resignation of a U.S. attorney and Democrats voting against a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk. 

Sports September 18

Danica Patrick responds to Jimmy Kimmel getting pulled off air after Charlie Kirk assassination remarks

Danica Patrick celebrated the recent removal of Jimmy Kimmel from airwaves after his comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination prompted backlash.

VIDEO September 18

FCC chairman warns of lack of trust in media after Kimmel’s suspension

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr discusses the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show and Americans’ trust in broadcast media on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

Media August 13

Arizona senate president calls on FCC to revoke state's PBS license over 'viewpoint discrimination'

Arizona senate president Warren Petersen requested the FCC investigate the state's PBS station for alleged bias toward the Democratic candidate in the 2022 governor's race.

91±¬ÁÏ Flash August 3

FCC seeks to shift power from national programmers to local broadcasters in public interest push

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr proposes shifting media influence from national networks like ABC, CBS, and NBC back to local broadcasters amid declining trust in legacy media.

FCC July 24

FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger following Trump settlement, Colbert cancellation

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr released a statement announcing his approval of the $8 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media after a yearlong saga.

Media July 24

FCC chairman sounds clarion call to return to 'unbiased, trustworthy journalism'

Brendan Carr discussed media course correction following Colbert's show cancellation and criticizes partisan content, highlighting Skydance's CBS News plans.

Media July 11

PBS station singles out GOP senators in contentious public broadcasting funding battle

Republican officials criticized PBS Kansas for running an ad asking viewers to contact senators about preserving funding, as the Senate prepares to vote on public media funds.

Media July 10

Democratic senators demand full FCC vote on Paramount-Skydance merger following Trump’s CBS settlement

FCC is facing pressure from Democratic lawmakers for a transparent review of the Paramount-Skydance deal after President Trump's settlement raised questions about media independence.

Media July 8

Longtime '60 Minutes' correspondent Steve Kroft, Jon Stewart bash CBS’ Trump settlement as ‘shakedown’

Former "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft and Jon Stewart criticized Paramount's settlement with Trump, calling it a "shakedown" linked to merger plans.

FCC July 2

Dominating 'space economy' a key priority for Trump's FCC chief

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission delivered his first major speech in his new role with the Trump administration, announcing six priorities he plans to focus on.

Media June 24

CBS blasts Trump’s lawsuit as ‘meritless’ despite recent $15 million settlement offer

President Trump's election interference lawsuit against CBS was again called meritless despite the network making a $15 million offer to settle it earlier this month.

Media June 19

Trump-appointed FCC chairman probes Biden cybersecurity program over China concerns

President Trump's FCC is raising the alarm over alleged Chinese connections in Biden's cybersecurity labeling initiative as documents reveal national security concerns.

Donald Trump June 5

FCC Commissioner Simington expected to abruptly leave agency, potential replacement revealed

Nathan Simington is expected to leave the agency by the end of the week, and his 31-year-old chief of staff may take his place.

Media May 15

This local NPR CEO is speaking out as Trump order threatens funding for public stations

BPR faces a $300,000 funding loss due to Trump's order, risking local journalism and emergency alerts in Western North Carolina's rural communities.

Media April 23

CBS anchors salute outgoing '60 Minutes' producer, say effort to settle Trump lawsuit tied to corporate merger

The anchors of "CBS Evening News" addressed the abrupt exit of "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens as the network continues its legal battle with President Donald Trump.

Media March 20

FCC plans major DEI crackdown with help of conservative firebrand

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and activist Robby Starbuck have met to discuss how the agency can root out DEI from the telecommunications sector.

FCC March 11

FCC chair sends letter to Google questioning faith-based discrimination claims against YouTube TV

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is confronting Google with questions about allegations YouTube TV is implementing faith-based discrimination for denying a network's entry on its platform.

Media March 11

Fair Election Fund urges FCC to hold CBS accountable for 'unlawful conduct’ related to ’60 Minutes’ interview

President Trump has alleged election interference over CBS' handling of a "60 Minutes" interview, and feels the network aided his Democratic rival, then-Vice President Kamala Harris.

Joe Biden February 16

FCC chair brings receipts on Biden admin’s ‘expertise in incompetence’ in blistering message to Buttigieg

Republican FCC Chair Brendan Carr slammed former Transportation Secretary Buttgieg for claiming the Trump administration is putting Americans "at risk" with incompetence.

VIDEO February 7

FCC for years ‘walked away’ from enforcing the ‘public interest standard’ on broadcasters: FCC chairman

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr discusses the fallout from the ‘60 Minutes’ interview with former presidential candidate Kamala Harris on ‘The Story.’

FCC January 30

Trump FCC chair targets NPR, PBS for investigation ahead of Congressional threats to defund

FCC chair, Republican Brendan Carr, reportedly sent a letter to NPR and PBS announcing the launch of an investigation into potential airing of 'prohibited commercial' ads.

VIDEO January 22

FCC chair announces end to DEI policies: 'Turning things around'

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the decision to eliminate DEI policies and refocus the organization’s priorities.

91±¬ÁÏ Flash November 20

Jordan Peterson calls on Trump FCC pick to unmask 'real danger' of Big Tech censorship: We need 'transparency'

Renowned psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson and his daughter, podcast host Mikhaila Peterson, touched on Big Tech algorithms, censorship and education on "Fox & Friends."

Trump Transition November 18

Trump's choice for FCC chairman says agency 'will end its promotion of DEI' next year

Brendan Carr, current senior Republican member of the FCC and President-elect Donald Trump's choice for FCC chairman, said the agency will stop promoting DEI in 2025.

Donald Trump November 3

FCC commissioner rips NBC over Harris' last-minute SNL appearance: 'Plainly designed to evade' the rules

FCC Republican commissioner Brendan Carr ripped "Saturday Night Live" for hosting VP Kamala Harris, but not offering an equal amount of time to former President Trump.