FCC clears Paramount, Skydance merger
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was asked to respond to criticisms of the Trump administration's intervention in the free press.
"[Brendan] Carr can't justify his actions ... because the FCC meddling in broadcasters' content is illegal too," the foundation's director of advocacy says
Chairman Brendan Carr thinks his agency should strive to ensure that news coverage is fair and balanced—a role precluded by the First Amendment.
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Mediaite on MSNTrump FCC Brendan Carr Defends Pressure Campaign on Media Corporations: ‘Time for a Change’
Brendan Carr defended new Skydance-Paramount newsroom oversight, saying it's “time for a change” and aims to restore trust in media and unwind DEI policies. The post Trump FCC Brendan Carr Defends Pressure Campaign on Media Corporations: ‘Time for a Change’ first appeared on Mediaite.
But the agreement came with one major caveat: The media company must appoint a “bias monitor.” According to reporting from The Wrap, an FCC “ombudsman” would work directly with New Paramount’s president, Jeff Shell, to review “any complaints of bias or other concerns” regarding CBS News, a subsidiary under Paramount.
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‘Morning Joe’ Warns Republicans Will Suffer ‘Blowback’ for Paramount-Skydance Merger | Video
"Morning Joe" co-host Joe Scarborough warned Republicans they will suffer "blowback" for the $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger