Washington Senators Question FCC Chair Over Kimmel Remarks
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Washington, Senate lawmakers questioned Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr Wednesday during a hearing after he urged broadcasters to pull ABC's Jimmy Kimmel for remarks about the killing of activist Charlie Kirk and drew scrutiny. Democratic senators accused Carr of politicizing the agency and undermining First Amendment norms, while Republican members raised unrelated regulatory issues including spectrum auctions and undersea cable. Carr defended his statements, said he enforces media laws, and acknowledged alignment with President Donald Trump by noting the FCC is not independent. Commissioners delivered opening remarks criticizing the agency's reputation. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Carr publicly criticized Jimmy Kimmel and urged broadcasters to act.
- 2. Lawmakers arranged a Senate Commerce Committee hearing to examine Carr's comments.
- 3. FCC commissioners delivered opening statements criticizing the agency's reputation and independence.
- 4. During the hearing Carr said the FCC 'is not an independent agency' and aligned with the president.
- 5. The FCC website removed the word 'independent' from a mission section while the hearing was underway.
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