FCC Chair Threatens plans to Revoke Broadcasters’ Licenses Over Iran War Coverage
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TL;DR
FCC chair threatens broadcast licenses amid Trump's criticism of Iran war coverage Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcast licenses on Saturday, echoing criticism from President Trump over media coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. "Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions - also known as the fake news - have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up," Carr said on social media, in part. "The law is clear.
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