federal communications commission

FCC leader says agency is no longer independent

In Senate testimony, FCC chairman says his agency isn’t independent

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, testifying Wednesday before a Senate committee, said the regulatory body is not an independent government agency — a position that counters his pr...

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FCC scrubs own reference as 'independent' agency from website after Dem's testy exchange with chairman

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Chairman Brendan Carr to Congress: 'The FCC is not independent'

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FCC Chair to Face Senate Questions After Kimmel Episode, Trump Media Threats

WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The head of the ‌Federal Communications Commission will face questions on ‌Wednesday from the Senate Commerce Committee after facing bipartisan criticism for pressuring...

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FCC Isn’t an Independent Agency, Chair Brendan Carr Says

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US Democratic senators criticize FCC head over threats to Kimmel show

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Senators dig into FCC chairman's role in Jimmy Kimmel controversy

Walt Disney Co. leaders yanked Kimmel off the air Sept. 17, hours after Carr suggested that Disney-owned ABC should punish the late-night comedian for his remarks — or face FCC scrutiny.

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WATCH LIVE: Senate hearing on the FCC with chair Brendan Carr

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FCC Leader Brendan Carr to Face Senate Questioning for First Time Since Kimmel Controversy

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr accused of presiding over censorship, told to resign in tense hearing exchange

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended his enforcement actions while Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., accused him of running a "Federal Censorship Commission" during a heated Senate exchange.

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‘You Intimidate’: Dem Senator Rages at Brendan Carr, Calls Him the Chair of the ‘Federal Censorship Commission’

"He is turning the Federal Communications Commission into the Federal Censorship Commission. It's a betrayal of the FCC's mission. You should resign, Mr. Chairman."

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FCC leader grilled over Jimmy Kimmel controversy stands his ground against Democrats

Democratic senators are criticizing the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission for pressuring broadcasters to take ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off the air.

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Democrats hit Carr over Kimmel ‘censorship’: ‘A betrayal of the FCC mission’

Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) called for the FCC chairman's resignation, saying he had turned the agency “into the 'Federal Censorship Commission.'”

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FCC chair to face Senate questions after Kimmel episode, Trump media threats

The head of the Federal Communications Commission will face questions on Wednesday from the Senate Commerce Committee after facing bipartisan criticism for pressuring broadcasters to take ABC late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel off the air in September.