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February 21

BROADCAST BIAS: Idea of giving politicians equal time sends Colbert into a fury

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr suggests Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" and ABC's "The View" could violate equal time rules after CBS blocked Democrat interview.

February 20

FCC launches 'Pledge America Campaign' for broadcasters as part of Trump admin's 250th anniversary celebration

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching the Pledge America Campaign in hopes of encouraging broadcasters to promote civic and national pride.

February 18

People have more faith in 'gas station sushi' than legacy media: FCC chair

FCC chair Brendan Carr sets the record straight on the equal time rule amid backlash over Stephen Colbert’s interview on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

February 18

FCC chair rips Colbert 'hoax' after CBS denied blocking Talarico interview, says media fell for it

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr scolded the media for pushing the narrative that CBS blocked Stephen Colbert's interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico, which the network denied.

February 17

James Talarico accuses CBS of 'selling out' to Trump as network denies Colbert's claim of blocking interview

Texas Democrat James Talarico sat down with "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert in an interview shared on YouTube after CBS blocked it from airing on the network.

February 17

CBS denies it blocked Colbert from broadcasting Talarico interview after host claimed network lawyers halted

In a statement to Fox News Digital, CBS denied Stephen Colbert's claim that the network blocked him from broadcasting his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico

February 17

Colbert fumes at CBS, says it barred him from interviewing Texas Dem amid FCC crackdown

"Late Show" host Stephen Colbert revealed CBS lawyers ordered him not to interview Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico on air amid the FCC crackdown.

February 13

FCC chair has no regrets over the dramatic Jimmy Kimmel saga last year

In an interview with Fox News Digital, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he has no regrets over his handling of the dramatic Jimmy Kimmel saga last fall.

February 6

FCC launching probe into ABC's 'The View' amid crackdown on equal time for candidates

Fox News Digital has learned that the FCC has launched a probe into ABC's "The View" as the agency cracks down on regulation requiring equal time for political candidates.

February 4

FCC chair brushes off Kimmel, Colbert outrage over latest policy push

In an interview with Fox New Digital, FCC Chair Brendan Carr spoke about the policy push requiring broadcast networks to adhere to the "statutory equal opportunities requirement."