By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission could accelerate reviews of licenses held by broadcast television stations, agency Chair Brendan Carr told ...

Carr on Saturday blasted broadcasters shortly after President Donald Trump called reports that Iran struck five U.S. tanker planes "fake news." ...

Experts said the First Amendment and Communications Act of 1934 would support broadcasters in any potential FCC attempts to revoke their licenses.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters they could lose licenses over alleged war coverage distortions, sparking debate about press freedom, FCC authority, and government pressure on journalism.

The Federal Communications Commission yesterday approved Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna, granting a ...

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr’s warning that television broadcasters could face scrutiny over their coverage of the U.S.’s war in Iran is drawing bipartisan criticism and ...

The acquisition of Tegna, if not reversed by courts, will expand Nexstar's presence to cover 80% of U.S. TV households.

President Donald Trump endorsed Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr's weekend threat to pull broadcast networks' licenses over their coverage of the Iran War, calling various news ...

President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and FCC Chair Brendan Carr have assailed the media over coverage of the war in Iran. Carr now threatens broadcast license owners with repercussions.

The FCC has approved the sale of Tegna television stations to rival Nexstar Media Group Thursday. The deal would create a company that owns 259 television stations in 44 states.

Carr said stations must operate in the public interest and suggested coverage could face scrutiny during license renewals.— ...