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Republican rebukes FCC chair’s threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war

Senator Ron Johnson pushes back, saying he’s not in favor of government meddling in freedom of speech

The Guardian - US

Brendan Carr and the Fog of War

In war, the facts are hard to determine. In Carr’s war against broadcasters, the facts are easier to see.

Reason

Trump’s FCC chair faces backlash after threatening broadcasters over Iran war coverage: ‘Flagrantly anti First Amendment’

Brendan Carr said broadcasters must ‘correct course’ or potentially lose their licenses

The Independent UK

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Iranian foreign minister claims Israeli strikes on fuel depots are ‘ecocide’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Trump Admin Warns Broadcasters: Back Iran War Narrative or Lose Your Media Licence

The Trump administration has issued a warning to media outlets about their coverage of the Iran conflict, raising concerns about press freedom and constitutional rights.

International Business Times UK

FCC chair threatens to throttle news broadcasts over ‘hoaxes’ about Iran war

Brendan Carr posts that he may cancel spectrum permits of ‘mainstream news’ outlets for ‘misleading’ coverage

The Guardian - US

Newsmax host demanded FCC action on Jimmy Kimmel. Then Kimmel’s ruthless response made him instantly regret it

He brought receipts.

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Formula 1 Is About To Get a Lot More American

Plus: The FCC is looking into more regulations for sports broadcasts, and IndyCar races are a pretty good time

Reason

The FCC to Look Into Sports Moving From Broadcast to Streaming

In a classic case of too little too late, the government is now concerned about streaming’s impact on sports fans.

Sports Illustrated

Why Stephen Colbert is right about the ‘equal time’ rule, despite warnings from the FCC

Talk show host Stephen Colbert made headlines on Feb. 17, 2026, when he wrapped a network statement in a dog-waste bag and tossed it in the trash.

The Conversation

Trump FCC chair at center of Colbert and Kimmel controversies urges networks broadcast ‘patriotic, pro-America’ content

Brendan Carr suggested networks start each broadcast with the Pledge of Allegiance

The Independent UK

FCC Chair slams media over Colbert claims, but his own threat is why CBS pulled the interview

He thinks “gas station sushi” is more reliable than the media.

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FCC launches investigation into The View over James Talarico interview

‘The days that these legacy media broadcasters get to decide what we can say, what we can think, who we can vote for are over,’ FCC Chair Brendan Carr said

The Independent UK

FCC Chair Brendan Carr claps back at Stephen Colbert over ‘Late Show’ interview controversy

Stephen Colbert claims CBS told him not to broadcast an interview with Senate candidate James Talarico

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‘I don’t know what this is about’: Colbert reveals CBS lawyers approved his script, then released a statement denying it

He made sure nobody in the audience would ever forget it.

The Guardian - US

FCC chair Brendan Carr says media were ‘lied to’ over Stephen Colbert controversy

Carr says the Federal Communications Commission has also opened an enforcement action into ABC’s the View

Reason

Stephen Colbert Says CBS Killed an Interview Because of FCC Equal-Time Rule

If anything, the incident just provided further proof that the equal-time rule should be abolished.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch the Colbert interview CBS banned — and it already has over 6 million views

Canned "Late Show" interview wasn't show on air but you can still watch it, here's how.

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Axios

Colbert defies CBS over interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico

The network's lawyers told the show it couldn't air the interview, Colbert said.

Cinemablend

Stephen Colbert Couldn't Air Major Interview Over That FCC Equal Time Push, And Did Not Stay Quiet

Colbert and CBS aren't playing so nice.

The Guardian - US

Colbert accuses Trump administration of censorship after CBS pulls interview

Host claims lawyers barred him from discussing decision to drop Texas Democrat segment amid FCC rules scrutiny

The Texas Tribune

Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for nixing James Talarico interview

The late-night host said the network feared running afoul of new FCC guidance directing shows to give equal airtime to political candidates.

The Independent UK

CBS slammed as ‘capitulating’ to Trump after Stephen Colbert says network lawyers banned guest: ‘FCC you!’

‘This is the interview Donald Trump didn’t want you to see,’ the guest, a Texas Democrat, wrote on X

The Times of India

This decision is for ‘purely financial reasons’: Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked Texas lawmaker James Talarico's interview over FCC ‘equal time’ fears

Stephen Colbert revealed CBS lawyers prevented him from interviewing Texas Representative James Talarico, citing new FCC guidance on political airtime. Colbert criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, suggesting the move aims to silence critics of Donald Trump. Despite network restrictions, Colbert vowed to still share the interview content online.

Roll Call

Satellite licensing bill advances after Cruz, Cantwell deal

Senators reached agreement on a bill that would speed satellite licensing by the FCC, with additional checks to address Democratic concerns.

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