The law is clear'
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr warned media outlets Saturday that they may lose their broadcast licenses if they insist on running “fake news” content. Carr wrote…
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr’s warning that television broadcasters could face scrutiny over their coverage of the U.S.’s war in Iran is drawing bipartisan criticism and prompting quiet concern among Republicans who fear the rhetoric could backfire politically heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Carr wrote on social media…
Trump and FCC attack networks' Iran war coverage, critics warn of chilling effect on press freedom
Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission under President Donald Trump, issued a stark warning to television broadcasters on Saturday, threatening license revocation for what he characterizes as "hoaxes and news distortions."In a statement, Carr declared: "Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions - also known as the fake…
Carr on Saturday blasted broadcasters shortly after President Donald Trump called reports that Iran struck five U.S. tanker planes "fake news."
After Trump criticised media coverage of the Iran war, Carr says he can remove licences if they do not serve the public interest.
