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Former FCC Leaders Push to Repeal Controversial News Policy

11/14/2025

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A bipartisan group of former FCC leaders petitioned to repeal the agency's “news distortion” policy, accusing it of constitutional problems and misuse by Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The policy allows sanctions for distorting news, though petitioners say it has rarely been invoked.
They cite CBS's 60 Minutes investigations and threats against ABC's Jimmy Kimmel, arguing the FCC lacks a legitimate role in correcting perceived slant.

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A bipartisan group of former FCC leaders petitioned to repeal the agency's “news distortion” policy, accusing it of constitutional problems and misuse by Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The policy allows sanctions for distorting news, though petitioners say it has rarely been invoked.
They cite CBS's 60 Minutes investigations and threats against ABC's Jimmy Kimmel, arguing the FCC lacks a legitimate role in correcting perceived slant.