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Weaponizing the FCC saves Fox News

The selective weaponization of the FCC is one of Trump's most powerful tools

Salon · Mar 7, 2025

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Wants More Control Over Social Media

Carr advocates greater control over social media by federal regulators, despite a reputation for supporting free speech.

Reason · Feb 28, 2025

‘A true free-speech emergency’: alarm over Trump’s ‘chilling’ attacks on media

Warning comes as FCC, chaired by Trump ally and Project 2025 author, orders investigations into US media groups

The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2025

Experts see ‘hallmarks of government censorship’ in FCC’s latest investigation of radio station

‘This is troubling on many fronts and will have a severe chilling effect on how news organizations do their jobs,’ one press freedom advocate told The Independent.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

Trump Admin Launches Federal Investigation of Radio Station for Reporting on ICE Activities on Air

A San Francisco radio station is being investigated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for coverage of immigration enforcement that some conservative critics are saying placed law enforcement officers "at serious risk"

Latin Times · Feb 7, 2025

FCC threatens outlet over ICE reporting

FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a Project 2025 contributor, told Fox News that the outlet's reporting was "concerning"

Salon · Feb 7, 2025

Trump Is Flat-Out Lying About the 60 Minutes Interview With Harris

The full transcript shows the president's complaints about the editing of the interview are not just wildly hyperbolic and legally groundless. They are demonstrably false.

Reason · Feb 6, 2025

CBS News posts raw video and transcript of 60 Minutes interview requested by FCC

The video and transcript s’how – consistent with 60 Minutes' repeated assurances to the public – that the 60 Minutes broadcast was not doctored or deceitful,’ CBS News said in a statement

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

How the FCC's 'Warrior for Free Speech' Became Our Censor in Chief

Brendan Carr has a clear record of threatening to suppress constitutionally protected speech.

Reason · Feb 5, 2025

Why Is Paramount So Keen To Settle Trump's Laughable Lawsuit Against CBS?

The company is worried that the president's complaints about a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris could block a pending merger.

Reason · Jan 31, 2025