FCC Chief Brendan Carr Says Trump ‘Has Been Right' on Media Bias Claims Amid CBS Probe; Anna Gomez Decries ‘Chilling Effect' and ‘Weaponization' of Agency
The Federal Communications Commission has broken with decades of precedent for the independent regulatory agency by charging ...
Federal Communications Commission launches investigation of NPR and PBS
In a letter first obtained by The New York Times, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr wrote that “it’s possible that NPR and PBS member ...
Trump FCC threatens radio station for reporting on ICE raid, expanding assault on press freedom
FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a Project 2025 contributor, told Fox News that the outlet's reporting was "concerning" ...
Donald Trump shunned Project 2025 as a candidate, but is adopting its ideas in office
WASHINGTON — On the presidential campaign trail, candidate Donald Trump consistently distanced himself from Project 2025, a ...
DOGE subcommittee invites NPR, PBS chiefs to testify on their federal funding, 'systemically biased content'
The newly formed Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) subcommittee in the House of Representatives has invited the ...
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New FCC Head Wonders If PBS, NPR Are Airing 'Commercials'
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr did not offer examples of what might be in violation. But we can assume he believes ...
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NPR and PBS Face a Moment of Truth
The system needs more stable funding, a greater emphasis on local content, and reduced reliance on private financing and syndicated programs.
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to Launch Investigation into New “Payola Scheme” Allegedly Used by Radio Stations
According to a recent social media post the FCC will launch an investigation into a new "payola scheme" allegedly used by radio stations.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Asks NPR And PBS CEOs To Testify At House Hearing On Alleged News Bias
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) wants the CEOs of NPR and PBS to testify next month at a subcommittee hearing on alleged ...
The House DOGE committee is setting its sights on NPR and PBS
The subcommittee's chairwoman, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, wants NPR and PBS to testify in a hearing on why they're ...
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New FCC Head Wonders If PBS/NPR Are Airing 'Commercials'
In a January 29 letter, the incoming Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said he was concerned that NPR and PBS broadcasts could be violating federal law by “airing ...