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FCC Chair Warns Against Biden's Internet Control Efforts

2/17/2025

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Republicans, spearheaded by FCC chair Brendan Carr, assert that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can be relied upon to prioritize customer needs. Carr accuses the Biden Administration of attempting to exert control over the Internet and social media. He has launched investigations into media companies for biased reporting, cautioning that neglecting public interest may jeopardize their broadcast licenses.

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Republicans, spearheaded by FCC chair Brendan Carr, assert that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can be relied upon to prioritize customer needs. Carr accuses the Biden Administration of attempting to exert control over the Internet and social media. He has launched investigations into media companies for biased reporting, cautioning that neglecting public interest may jeopardize their broadcast licenses.