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FCC orders review of ABC licenses after Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Trump joke

Eight local broadcasting licenses under review after White House launched attack on late-night host over comment

The Guardian - US

Stephen Colbert rejects ‘partisan’ label on political jokes: ‘I don’t have any problem with Trump being a Republican’

‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ will air its final episode next month

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel defends Melania ‘widow’ joke after the Trumps call for him to be fired

First lady accuses the comedian of ‘hateful and violent rhetoric’ over joke made days before the White House press dinner shooting

The Guardian - AU

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An anti-press president is coming to a pro-press dinner. What could go wrong?

Donald Trump attending the White House correspondents’ dinner could be awkward – and lead to blowback

The Guardian - US

Trump’s FCC weighs whether to flag shows with trans or non-binary ‘programming’

Statement on TV ratings system says disclosure is needed for children’s programs that include ‘gender identity issues’

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump lashes out as his Iran ‘victory’ is alleged to be a compromise America was ‘forced’ to accept

Both sides are right back where it all began: the negotiating table.

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Trump threatens CNN over its Iran coverage moments after announcing ceasefire plan

FCC boss Brendan Carr said CNN must face ‘accountability’ for a report he claims is inaccurate without providing evidence

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Sports fans face increasingly steep fees and piecemeal access to watch their favorite teams. The government wants to step in

Many sports fans have expressed frustration with record-high costs and piecemeal access to watching games

The Independent UK

Brendan Carr: is Trump’s FCC chair uniquely powerful or a paper tiger?

Broadcasting regulator has become one of the nation’s most prominent newsmakers – he seems to relish the spotlight

The Guardian - US

A Lawsuit Settlement Highlights Trump's Hypocrisy on Government Meddling With Social Media

Despite its rejection of the Biden administration's interference, the Trump administration is still asserting authority over online speech.

Reason

States challenge "broadcast behemoth" mega-merger

President Trump has endorsed the mega-merger.

Axios

Information is a battlefield: 4 questions you can ask to judge the reliability of news reports and social posts about the US-Iran war

Historically, when the U.S. has undertaken military action against foreign governments, journalists have relied heavily on government sources and rallied “’round the flag,” often uncritically sharing official narratives about U.S involvement. This has been evident during periods of U.S. military engagements in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Conversation

Online liability shield still a lightning rod after 30 years

Senators on both sides of the aisle criticized liability protections for social media platforms at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday, but largely stopped short of supporting a full repeal as sought by some lawmakers. The hearing, billed as a review of Section 230 of a 1996 communications law…

Roll Call

Backlash as Trump wants US media to be more ‘patriotic, pro-America’

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Trump has new plan to ‘rebalance’ media to force them to air more patriotic programming, according to FCC chair

New Trump administration efforts to reshape broadcasting come amid threats to revoke licenses over Iran‑war reporting

The Guardian - US

Trump now calls war reporting ‘treason’. His attacks on the press are escalating fast

The US president is using the language and the strategy of authoritarians once again

Reason

Brendan Carr's Crusade To Reshape TV Journalism Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

The First Amendment does not allow the FCC chairman to police news coverage.

The Conversation

Pete Hegseth is working hard to make sure the public hears only good news about Iran war

Martha Gellhorn stowed away on a hospital ship to become the only woman journalist to land on Normandy Beach on D-Day. She carried stretchers before writing her harrowing account of the invasion.

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The Mary Sue

This Trump-appointed FCC chief just ripped into broadcasters, hinting at a brutal crackdown on coverage some call ‘hoaxes

Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), recently threatened to revoke broadcasters’ licenses following President Donald Trump’s criticism of their coverage of the US–Israel war on Iran. This is a significant move, hinting at a potential crackdown on what Carr labelled “hoaxes” and “news distortions.”

Axios

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.

Reason

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

The FCC chairman's reasoning is faulty.

The Mary Sue

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Independent 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

Reason

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.

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