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

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

Reason

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.”

The Mary Sue

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

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Why the Media Pushes Public Health Myths

Plus: The FCC threatens broadcast licenses over war coverage, J.D. Vance positions himself as an Iran war skeptic, and remembering Reason Senior Editor Brian Doherty.

Reason

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.

The Mary Sue

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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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

Jimmy Kimmel jokes Donald Trump might be ‘mad’ that 'Melania' film wasn’t nominated for Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel, presenting documentary awards at the Oscars, made pointed remarks about free speech and leaders who don't support it, referencing North Korea and CBS's decisions. He also subtly jabbed at "Melania" and Donald Trump, joking about the former First Lady's potential nomination and Trump's reaction.

The Times of India

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.

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The Independent UK

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

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

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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

Free Speech Unmuted: Equal Time, Stephen Colbert, and the Future of Political Broadcasting, with Stuart Benjamin

Is the FCC about to revive a broad reading of the Equal Time Rule—and should broadcast TV still get "special"… The post Free Speech Unmuted: Equal Time, Stephen Colbert, and the Future of Political Broadcasting, with Stuart Benjamin appeared first on Reason.com.

International Business Times UK

Trump Sons Invested Millions In Drone Firm After US Ban On Chinese Parts Fuels Iran War-Driven Demand

Explore how Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump's investment in a Florida drone startup aligns with the Pentagon's defense market strategy, amid regulatory changes and geopolitical tensions.

Cycling Weekly

'Let's give more women the confidence to be competitive' – the blooming initiative that is supporting hundreds in the world of online racing

FemmeCycle Collab is about competing, but it's also about community

International Business Times UK

Kimmel Asks Trump to Let Him Host Correspondents' Dinner, White House Calls Him 'Talentless Hack'

Jimmy Kimmel asked Trump to let him host the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The White House called the late-night host a 'talentless hack.'

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

The Guardian - US

Populist crusade and anti-Maga outrage as Texas Democrats do battle in Senate primary

James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett adopt contrasting strategies as party hopes to tap into Trump backlash in reliably red state

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.

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