Brendan Carr admits his FCC is Trump’s journalism police It is clear that the FCC is not an independent agency, but an instrument of the president’s political agenda The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2025
FCC chair suggests agency is not independent amid fears of Trump power-grab Brendan Carr’s declaration raises concerns amid Trump efforts to exert greater control over independent agencies The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2025
FCC immediately edits website after pro-Trump chair claims it’s not an independent agency ‘Congress long ago determined that the FCC is an independent expert agency,’ FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who now says the agency is not independent, said in 2018. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
FCC chair suggests agency isn't independent, word cut from mission statement The statement speaks to a broader trend of regulatory agencies losing power to the executive branch during the Trump era. Axios · Dec 17, 2025
Senators press FCC's Carr in wake of Kimmel controversy - Roll Call Senate Commerce Committee Democrats pushed Carr over comments that appeared to threaten local TV affiliates' licenses. Roll Call · Dec 17, 2025
‘It’s not a coincidence’: journalists of color on being laid off amid Trump’s anti-DEI push Black and brown former employees from CBS, NBC and Teen Vogue talk about the effects of being let go The Guardian - US · Dec 14, 2025
Musk Slams EU Fine As 'Bulls--t', Demands EU Be Abolished Over 'Deceptive' Rule Elon Musk's social media platform, X, was fined the European Union. Now, the tech billionaire wants the Union abolished. International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025
Ayn Rand Denounced the FCC's 'Public Interest' Censorship More Than 60 Years Ago In her 1962 essay "Have Gun, Will Nudge," Rand foresaw how government officials would seek to silence people they don't like. Reason · Dec 6, 2025
Trump once again steps up attacks on TV networks as he threatens to revoke licenses Trump has suggested on at least 28 occasions over past eight years that a TV network’s license be revoked – even though it doesn’t work that way The Guardian - US · Nov 26, 2025
Trump says he opposes lifting broadcast ownership cap, defying his FCC President Trump said he "would not be happy" if the FCC lifted ownership caps. Axios · Nov 24, 2025
Trump Shouts 'No TV Network Expansion!' — How a Saudi-WBD Deal Could Exploit It Donald Trump opposes US TV network expansion amid merger talks, warning it could increase left-wing influence. A Paramount-Warner Bros. deal could reshape media power dynamics. International Business Times UK · Nov 24, 2025
Meet the conservative lawyer causing headaches for major news networks Critics are concerned that Daniel Suhr, the head of a conservative legal group, may be pulling the strings behind many of the Trump FCC’s moves The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel accuses Trump of trying to get him fired and tells him: ‘Quiet, piggy’ ‘You’ve done this before,’ comedian told president, who ranted about Kimmel online and demanded his firing The Guardian - US · Nov 21, 2025
White House discussed axing CNN hosts that Trump hates with Larry Ellison as part of takeover talks, report says Paramount has prepared a bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery, CNN’s parent company The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 US watchdog led by Trump ally investigates BBC Panorama edit of January 6 speech Brendan Carr, head of FCC, asks if programme ever aired in US which is seen as key to any future litigation
The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2025 Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks Exclusive: Senior officials indicated favorability toward Paramount Skydance acquiring Warner Bros Discovery
Reason · Nov 19, 2025 A Reporter's Unwelcome Questions Provoke Yet Another Trump Threat To Yank Broadcast Licenses The president thinks TV networks have a legal obligation to cover him the way he prefers. The FCC's chairman seems to agree.
We Got This Covered · Nov 19, 2025 ‘Your news is so fake’: Trump calls for ABC to lose broadcast licenses over a single question, but an FCC commissioner just stepped in Zero chance it happens, though.
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Jimmy Kimmel blasts Trump over ‘quiet, piggy’ outburst aimed at female reporter ‘Every time he gets asked about Jeffrey Epstein, he loses his mind,’ Kimmel said of Trump’s viral reaction to a reporter on Air Force One last week
International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025 Trump Threatens to Revoke ABC's License Over Reporter's 'Attitude' and Questions on Epstein Files US President Donald Trump lashed out at an ABC reporter and threatened to revoke the network's licence, citing both the reporter's 'attitude' and the network's news as 'fake and wrong.'
Cinemablend · Nov 18, 2025 Seth Meyers Sounded Off About Trump Calling For Late Night To Get Canceled… After Airing Repeat Episode He’d Already Complained About POTUS has come for Seth Meyers on multiple occasions.
The Mary Sue · Nov 17, 2025 We all should be afraid of what Trump is trying to do to Seth Meyers It appears that the lesson was not learned with Jimmy Kimmel, but that’s hardly a surprise. Now, Seth Meyers is in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump and the FCC.
International Business Times UK · Nov 16, 2025 First Jimmy Kimmel, Now Seth Mayers: Here's Why Donald Trump Wants the NBC Host Fired Trump demands NBC fire Seth Meyers, calling him 'deranged' after the network renewed his contract through 2028, raising free speech and political pressure concerns.
The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2025 What’s in a name? MS NOW – formerly MSNBC – will soon find out On Saturday, after nearly 30 years, the liberal network will officially change its name
Reason · Nov 12, 2025 5 Legal Reforms To Consider as Government Officials Lean on Critics FIRE suggests laws to trim FCC power and protect free expression.