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Trump ramps up press pressure over Iran war coverage

History suggests that when press freedoms are targeted during times of war, they're rarely reinstated.

Axios

Brendan Carr Says He Can Police TV Journalism Because Broadcast Licenses Are 'Free'

The FCC chairman's reasoning is faulty.

Reason

FCC Secretary threatens to pull broadcaster licenses over Iran war coverage

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Secretary Brendan Carr is demanding that every broadcaster fall in line with the Trump administration stance regarding the Iran war. Doing otherwise may risk their license to operate as media companies.

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Trump Faces Backlash After Suggesting Iran War Reporters Could Face Death Penalty For 'Treason'

Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting treason charges for journalists reporting on the Iran war, raising concerns about press freedom and constitutional rights.

International Business Times UK

Fox News uses a headline that Hegseth ranted about during demands for a more ‘patriotic press’

Trump officials have accused the media of spreading false information to try to change Americans’ perceptions about the war in Iran

The Independent UK

FCC Chair Threatens Media Outlets That Don't Report Good Iran War News

Brendan Carr, who relishes his role as Trump's "media pit bull," sent a threatening X post while visiting the president at Mar-a-Lago.

Reason

Trump demands death penalty charges over media’s coverage of Iran War in mid-Oscars rant

President’s latest criticism of the media comes as his FCC chairman threatens to revoke broadcasters’ license for their coverage of the Iran war

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Trump Threatens to Ban Major US News Outlets Over Coverage of 'Fake' Iran Strikes on US Planes

The Trump administration escalates its campaign against independent journalism by threatening to revoke US broadcasters' licenses over alleged 'fake news' war reporting.

International Business Times UK

Trump backs FCC chair’s threat to pull licenses of news outlets over Iran war coverage

US president on social media ‘thrilled’ that Brendan Carr reportedly looking into broadcasters’ licenses

The Guardian - US

If you still have doubts Donald Trump is gunning to be a dictator, just look at his new threat

Anything Trump doesn’t like is fake, and thus, Brendan Carr will step up to protect his lord and master.

We Got This Covered

Trump officials target media over Iran war reporting

The FCC chair threatened broadcast licenses over Iran coverage.

Axios

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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The Guardian - AU

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

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International Business Times UK

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.

The Guardian - US

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

We Got This Covered

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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Reason

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Conversation

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 Independent UK

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

We Got This Covered

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.

The Independent UK

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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