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FCC Investigates Comcast Over Kamala Harris SNL Controversy

5/21/2025

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The FCC is considering an investigation into Comcast and NBC Universal following a complaint about former Vice President Kamala Harris's "Saturday Night Live" appearance. The complaint claims a breach of the equal time rule, yet NBC ensured Trump received equal airtime. Meanwhile, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is under fire for possible bias, despite NBC's adherence to regulations.

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The FCC is considering an investigation into Comcast and NBC Universal following a complaint about former Vice President Kamala Harris's "Saturday Night Live" appearance. The complaint claims a breach of the equal time rule, yet NBC ensured Trump received equal airtime. Meanwhile, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is under fire for possible bias, despite NBC's adherence to regulations.