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