Trump-Appointed FCC Chair Faces Scrutiny Over Media Oversight Actions

Brendan Carr's recent moves, including investigations into CBS News and calls to 're-empower' local broadcasters, raise concerns about political motivations.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by President Trump, has initiated investigations into CBS News and NBCUniversal, citing concerns about public interest obligations.
Carr's actions have included reviving a complaint against CBS over an edited '60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and probing NBCUniversal's diversity policies.
Critics argue Carr is using the FCC to target media outlets that have been critical of Trump, raising questions about partisan influence on regulatory decisions.
Carr has emphasized his goal to 're-empower' local broadcasters, arguing that national media lacks public trust compared to local news outlets.
The FCC chair has also called for tighter regulations on social media platforms, claiming they wield disproportionate power over public discourse and have previously discriminated against conservative viewpoints.