Kennedy warns FCC’s media scrutiny veers toward First Amendment risk

Sen. John Kennedy warned during a Senate hearing that FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s aggressive reviews of broadcast networks and potential actions against Disney’s ABC licenses threaten First Amendment protections, a concern echoed by other Republicans; Carr says he’s upholding public-interest standards, not policing speech. The live updates also touch on related Capitol Hill news, including Erica Schwartz’s confirmation as CDC director and other ongoing political developments.