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technology19 days ago•7 min saved

FCC drops TV ownership cap, ushers in case-by-case merger reviews

The FCC voted 2–1 to eliminate the 39% national TV ownership cap and replace it with case-by-case merger reviews, arguing the change will help local broadcasters invest in news and compete with streaming services. Critics say Congress set the cap and only Congress can alter it, warning the move could boost consolidation and tilt coverage in favor of Trump-aligned owners; the decision is expected to face court challenges amid questions about the FCC’s authority and quadrennial-review constraints.

via Ars Technica|

#brendan-carr #congress #fcc

business19 days ago•40 min saved

FCC Drops TV-Ownership Cap, Moves to Case-by-Case Review

The FCC voted to eliminate the long-standing cap on how large TV broadcasting companies can be, replacing it with case-by-case reviews; supporters say it boosts competition while opponents like Free Press vow to sue, arguing Congress must change the law.

via The Washington Post|

#antitrust-regulation #brendan-carr #business

politicsmedia26 days ago•8 min saved

ABC Claims FCC’s License Review Is a Political Censorship Push

ABC argues in a 119-page filing that the FCC’s review of eight Disney-owned ABC TV licenses amounts to attempted censorship and a chilling effect, tying the move to administration and Trump-era pressure on media coverage; FCC Chair Brendan Carr defends enforcement as a fitness-based authority rather than speech policing, while ABC points to bipartisan criticism and a wave of public comments warning against politicized licensing.

via Politico|

#abc #brendan-carr #censorship

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

FCC Under Fire as Trump Pushes TV-License Crackdown

President Trump's threats to revoke broadcast licenses have moved from rhetoric to reality as FCC Chair Brendan Carr opens an early renewal review of ABC's network-owned stations and weighs probes into NBCUniversal. Democrats warn licensing actions cannot punish editorial decisions protected by the First Amendment, while legal experts caution that tying licenses to political speech could invite constitutional challenges. A final decision and any hearings could be months away, with ABC comment deadlines set for Aug. 5.

via Politico|

#brendan-carr #fcc #first-amendment

politics1 month ago•17 min saved

FCC Aims to Replace National Broadcast Ownership Cap With Case-By-Case Review

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr proposes repealing the national 39% broadcast ownership cap and replacing it with a case-by-case review to boost local reporting; a vote is scheduled for August 6. The move has support from NAB but faces opposition from Democrats and critics who argue only Congress can lift the cap and that the plan could affect Nexstar’s Tegna acquisition.

via Deadline|

#brendan-carr #case-by-case-review #fcc

politics2 months ago•15 min saved

FCC Chief Claps Back at Pelley Over '60 Minutes' Firing Claim, Calling Media Out of Touch

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized Scott Pelley for saying in a New York Times profile that it hadn’t occurred to him he’d be fired from 60 Minutes, calling such remarks a sign that trust in legacy media is low and highlighting ongoing tensions at CBS News under new leadership and Bilton’s reported confrontation with Pelley.

via Variety|

#brendan-carr #cbs-news #new-york-times

media2 months ago•19 min saved

FCC Chief Slams ‘Out Of Touch’ Media in Pelley's 60 Minutes Fallout

FCC Chair Brendan Carr blasted Scott Pelley as ‘completely out of touch’ on social media after Pelley's NYT interview about his firing from 60 Minutes, part of CBS News leadership upheaval led by Nick Bilton and Bari Weiss. The Deadline recap describes Weiss defending editorial edits, Pelley's claim of bias, and industry pushback from SAG-AFTRA and WGAE, highlighting ongoing questions about editorial independence and trust in the media amid CBS’s internal shakeups.

via Deadline|

#60-minutes #bari-weiss #brendan-carr

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Democrats Demand FCC Stop Disney License Review, Call It Political Retaliation

A cohort of Senate Democrats led by Sen. Ed Markey demands FCC Chair Brendan Carr rescind his order to review Disney’s eight ABC TV licenses, framing the move as presidential retribution for editorial decisions and a potential trigger for aggressive FCC oversight if Democrats seize the Senate. Carr argues the licensing action follows a year-long probe into Disney’s DEI practices, while Republicans and Disney’s supporters call the action unprecedented and politically motivated. The Democrats request a detailed legal rationale and any White House contact about the early review, signaling intensified scrutiny of the FCC’s licensing powers.

via Politico|

#brendan-carr #disney #fcc

politics3 months ago•18 min saved

FCC Chair Denies White House Pressure Over ABC License Review Tied to Kimmel Joke

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said there was no outside White House pressure to accelerate ABC’s license review over Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Trump joke; he framed the move as part of an investigation into Disney/ABC’s nondiscrimination and DEI practices, not speech. The timing drew political scrutiny as Trump and others criticized Kimmel, while groups like the NRB and NAB weighed in and petitions were encouraged as part of the public-interest review.

via Variety|

#abc #brendan-carr #fcc

politics3 months ago•7 min saved

FCC Disney clash exposes GOP fault lines over free speech

FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s move to review Disney’s licenses early over DEI practices has stirred GOP unease about censorship, with Senators Ted Cruz and Rand Paul signaling scrutiny while others defend Carr. Democrats criticize the action, and industry groups warn it could create uncertainty for broadcasters. The fight, tied by some to a crude Melania Trump joke, underscores tensions inside the party over free speech and regulatory power in media policy.

via Politico|

#brendan-carr #disney #fcc

entertainment5 months ago•35 min saved

Kimmel Fires Back at Trump's Late-Night Tirade

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel fired back at President Trump after Trump’s Truth Social rant attacking ‘Late Night Morons’ and media coverage of the Iran war; Kimmel responded, “You’re welcome,” and mocked Trump’s praise of FCC Chair Brendan Carr. The piece also notes Carr’s threats to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over coverage and Trump’s allegations that reporters are spreading ‘fake news’ and engaging in treason, underscoring a high-profile clash between the White House and the press during the conflict.

via The Daily Beast|

#brendan-carr #donald-trump #entertainment

politics5 months ago•7 min saved

FCC Chief's License Threats Trigger Free-Speech Clash Over Iran Coverage

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned TV outlets they could lose their licenses if they don’t meet the public-interest standard, echoing Trump’s criticisms of coverage on Iran; critics say the move oversteps FCC authority (which covers local stations, not networks) and could chill news reporting, noting license renewals aren’t due until 2028 and that legal challenges would likely ensue.

via Los Angeles Times|

#brendan-carr #broadcast-licenses #fcc

politics5 months ago•16 min saved

Fonda’s Free-Speech Coalition Addresses Carr’s Broadcaster License Threats

Ahead of the Oscars, Jane Fonda’s relaunched Committee for the First Amendment condemned FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s threats to revoke TV broadcasters’ licenses over Iran War coverage, calling it a direct attack on the First Amendment and a slide toward authoritarianism. The group, now with thousands of industry members, urged journalists to speak out and defend press freedoms amid political pressure.

via Deadline|

#brendan-carr #committee-for-the-first-amendment #fcc

politics5 months ago•4 min saved

FCC License Threats Spark Free-Speech Firestorm Over Iran Coverage

Democrats and free-speech advocates condemned FCC Chair Brendan Carr for threatening to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over Iran-war coverage, calling it an authoritarian attack on the press. Carr argues licenses can be denied if coverage isn’t in the public interest, citing a 1969 Supreme Court ruling; critics including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Gov. Gavin Newsom say such moves would violate the First Amendment. The piece notes licensing power applies to local broadcast licenses (not cable or print) and frames the debate within broader press-pressure dynamics of the Trump era.

via CNBC|

#brendan-carr #broadcast-licenses #fcc

world5 months ago•3 min saved

FCC chief warns broadcasters as Trump questions Iran tanker reports

FCC Chair Brendan Carr blasted broadcasters for spreading what he called fake news after President Trump disputed a Wall Street Journal report that Iran struck five U.S. tanker planes, warning license renewals could be at risk if outlets don’t serve the public interest; Trump countered the report as misleading and urged more nations to send warships to defend oil interests, underscoring ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.

via CNBC|

#brendan-carr #broadcasters #fake-news