Brendan Carr
Brendan Carr is the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), appointed by former President Donald Trump. He has been involved in various regulatory actions concerning media outlets and has recently initiated investigations into NPR and PBS, actions perceived as part of Trump's broader strategy against the media.
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The controversy likely alludes to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Brendan Carr issuing a threat to Disney over Kimmel after the late-night host made controversial comments.
Jimmy Kimmel asks Trump to let him host White House Correspondents' Dinner
United States· 2026-03-05
Brendan Carr is mentioned as a commissioner of the FCC.
Condé Nast: Η AI είναι χαριστική βολή για την αναζήτηση της Google
Greece· 2026-02-28
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the FCC, threatened broadcasting licenses of networks criticized by Trump.
Trump exige que Netflix afaste ex-membro do governo Obama do conselho ou 'arque com as consequências'
Brazil· 2026-02-22
Brendan Carr is the Trump-appointed chairperson of the FCC.
CBS News is convulsing as Larry Ellison tries to please Trump | Margaret Sullivan
United Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Brendan Carr is the Trump-appointed chair of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
Colbert fallout: When American TV is censored, Canadian networks are, too, by proxy
Canada· 2026-02-21
Brendan Carr is the FCC chair who addressed the controversy surrounding Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico.
FCC chair Brendan Carr sets the record straight on Colbert censorship claimsUnited States· 2026-02-19
Brendan Carr, appointed by Trump, currently leads the FCC.
Pengene strømmer inn til Texas-demokrat etter at Colbert-intervju ble tatt av luften
Norway· 2026-02-19
Brendan Carr is criticized by Colbert for his unilateral application of FCC directives.
El fantasma de la censura mediática se cierne sobre EE UU a pocos meses de las elecciones de medio mandato | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-19Brendan Carr, the president of the FCC, wrote that major networks assumed their talk shows qualified as 'genuine news'.
El presentador Stephen Colbert dice que CBS canceló la emisión de una entrevista con un candidato demócrata
Panama· 2026-02-18Brendan Carr is the FCC chairman who has been criticized by Colbert for his interpretation of the equal time regulations.
Colbert accuses Trump administration of censorship after CBS pulls interview | Stephen ColbertUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-18
Brendan Carr, the FCC chairman known for taking an expansive view of his power, said on X that 'for years, legacy TV networks assumed that their late night & daytime talk shows qualify as 'bona fide news' programs.'
Stephen Colbert says network blocked interview with Democrat. CBS denies itUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-18
Brendan Carr is the chairman of the FCC who has been criticized for applying directives for financial reasons.
Stephen Colbert acusa CBS de proibir transmissão de entrevista com democrata | EUA
Portugal· 2026-02-17
Brendan Carr is the chairman of the FCC who suggested that late-night hosts might be motivated by partisan considerations.
« L’interview que Donald Trump ne veut pas que vous voyiez » : un entretien avec le démocrate James Talarico n’est pas diffusé sur CBS, Stephen Colbert met en cause la chaîne américaine
France· 2026-02-17Brendan Carr is rejecting the notion that late night shows are exempt from the FCC's equal-time rule.
Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threatsUnited States· 2026-02-17Brendan Carr, the FCC chairman, has urged media outlets to align with the Trump administration regarding content standards.
Republicanos pedem multas e prisão para Bad Bunny pelo espectáculo no Super Bowl | EUAPortugal· 2026-02-12
Brendan Carr urged media outlets to align with the Trump administration regarding broadcasting standards.
Republicanos pedem multas e prisão para Bad Bunny pelo espetáculo no Super Bowl
Cabo Verde· 2026-02-11Brendan Carr, the president of the FCC, is being urged to take action against Bad Bunny and the NFL.
Congresistas republicanos piden "encerrar" y "multar" a Bad Bunny
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-11
Brendan Carr is the FCC Chairman who spoke about the agency's effort to enforce broadcast networks to adhere to its statutory equal opportunities requirement.
FCC launching probe into ABC's 'The View' over alleged regulation violationUnited States· 2026-02-07
Brendan Carr pressured broadcasters to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air, raising concerns about First Amendment violations.
Don Lemon dice que una docena de agentes fueron a arrestarlo a pesar de que se ofreció a entregarseDominican Republic· 2026-02-06
Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr joked about Kamala Harris' potential run.
Kamala Harris mocked for relaunching campaign as 'Gen-Z progressive hub'United States· 2026-02-06
FCC Chair Brendan Carr wrote on X, reminding legacy TV networks of their obligation to provide all candidates with equal opportunities.
FCC to target Jimmy Kimmel, 'The View' for not giving equal time to GOP guestsUnited States· 2026-01-22
FCC Chair Brendan Carr has previously caught the public’s attention with lapel pins.
Trump unveils 'Happy Trump' pin, sparks online frenzy amid other collectiblesUnited States· 2026-01-18
Brendan Carr caused a stir during a Congressional hearing by stating that the FCC is not formally an independent agency.
Trump amenaza con revocar licencias a programas de comedia nocturnos y cadenas de TVDominican Republic· 2025-12-25Brendan Carr is the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, which threatened to revoke ABC's broadcast license.
Jimmy Kimmel criticises 'fascism' in Channel 4's Alternative Christmas MessageUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Brendan Carr announced a fight for free speech and a tougher stance against tech companies.
Elon Musk wütet gegen die EU und ihre Digitalgesetze – die Europäer wehren sich
Switzerland· 2025-12-15
Brendan Carr, the FCC chair, announced the end of DEI efforts during his first week in office.
‘It’s not a coincidence’: journalists of color on being laid off amid Trump’s anti-DEI push | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-14
Brendan Carr criticized the steps taken against American companies.
მასკი ევროკავშირს დაშლით ემუქრება - ვაშინგტონ-ბრიუსელის კონფლიქტი ლამის ჰიბრიდულ ომში გადადის
Georgia· 2025-12-11
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the FCC, criticized the European action against X.
Trump arremete de nuevo contra Europa: “Debe tener cuidado, va en mala dirección” | InternacionalSpain· 2025-12-09Because no television licenses would be transferred in a potential acquisition, the acquisition of WBD is very unlikely to be subject to the review of the Federal Communications Commission and its Trump-picked chair, Brendan Carr.
Paramount launches $108.4bn hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery | BusinessUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-08
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr reflected Washington’s concerns over the EU fine on X.
Senior US diplomat calls EU policies bad for trans-Atlantic partnership
Guyana· 2025-12-08
