FCC Mulls Public-Interest Guidance to curb Polls Ahead of Midterms
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the agency may issue guidance to broadcast TV networks on 'fake polls' ahead of the midterms, arguing that broadcasters with taxpayer-subsidized distribution must operate in the public interest rather than partisan aims; the move comes amid scrutiny of coverage and polling standards as the midterms approach, with other commissioners noting limits on FCC authority over journalism.
- FCC boss signals major crackdown on TV networks pushing 'fake polls' ahead of the midterms Fox News
- Carr: FCC ‘looking at a lot of actions’ to stop broadcasters’ partisan coverage The Hill
- Trump’s attacks on the press suddenly sound more frantic Salon.com
- FCC warns news outlets not to air 'fake polls' ahead of midterms yahoo.com
- Steve Chapman: Donald Trump’s war on NBC, ABC and freedom of the press Chicago Tribune
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