FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Mar 14FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage
  2. Mar 16FCC chair threatens broadcasters' licenses over negative coverage of the war in Iran

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Last development · Mar 16 — FCC chair threatens broadcasters' licenses over negative coverage of the war in Iran

How each side is putting it

Left

10 viewpoints
Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 197d ago

FCC chair threatens to pull TV licenses over Iran news coverage. Why that's highly unlikely

NPRLean Left· 197d ago

FCC chair threatens broadcasters' licenses over negative coverage of the war in Iran

The WeekLean Left· 197d ago

FCC’s Carr warns networks over Iran war coverage

SalonLeft· 198d ago

FCC warns broadcasters over Iran War coverage

NBC NewsLean Left· 198d ago

FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licenses amid Trump comments on Iran coverage

Center

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ForbesCenter· 197d ago

Trump Says He’s “Thrilled” By FCC’s Threat To Broadcasters Over Iran War Coverage

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Fox10 PhoenixCenter· 197d ago

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FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· 198d ago

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KTVU San FranciscoCenter· 198d ago

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FOX 5 DCCenter· 198d ago

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FOX 6 MilwaukeeCenter· 198d ago

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FOX 13 TampaCenter· 198d ago

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Fox5 AtlantaCenter· 198d ago

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FOX 5 New YorkCenter· 198d ago

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FOX 4 DallasCenter· 198d ago

FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage

PoynterCenter· 197d ago

Trump and his FCC chair are barking at the press. Even without a bite, the threat matters.

Military.comCenter· 197d ago

FCC Chair Warns Broadcasters Over Iran War Coverage

UPICenter· 198d ago

FCC's Carr issues license threat over Iran war coverage

Right

4 viewpoints
New York PostLean Right· 197d ago

Trump ‘thrilled’ by FCC chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war coverage

ReasonLean Right· 197d ago

Trump wants to cover up bad news about the Iran war

ReasonLean Right· 197d ago

FCC chair threatens media outlets that don't report good Iran war news

FortuneLean Right· 199d ago

FCC’s Carr threatens TV broadcast licenses over news coverage

Washington ExaminerRight· 199d ago

Carr threatens to strip broadcasters of licenses over Iran coverage

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

5 articles
GizmodoLeft· 197d ago

FCC Chairman Threatens to Revoke TV Licenses Over Iran Coverage

The GuardianLean Left· 197d ago

Trump backs FCC chair’s threat to pull licenses of news outlets over Iran war coverage

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 198d ago

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Says Broadcasters Must “Correct Course” Amid Iran War Coverage Criticism or “They Will Lose Their Licenses”

The GuardianLean Left· 199d ago

FCC chair threatens to throttle news broadcasts over ‘hoaxes’ about Iran war

Al JazeeraLean Left· 199d ago

Trump administration threatens news outlets over critical coverage of Iran

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