Brendan Carr Is Turning the FCC Into MAGA’s Censoring Machine
wired.comPublished: 5/2/2025
Summary
The FCC’s open meeting this week featured routine business and an unusual investigation into whether a mainstream network is airing stories that annoy President Trump. This case ties into Trump’s recent executive order aimed at censors media and punish dissidents, sparking criticism from both within the commission and from far-right figures like Grover Norquist. Despite the political infusion, FCC operations remain grounded in their own rules.