politics
March 15, 2026
Carr threatens to strip broadcasters of licenses over Iran coverage
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is calling for broadcasters to “correct course” over their coverage of the Iran war or lose their licenses.
TL;DR
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is demanding broadcasters "correct course" on their Iran war coverage or risk losing their licenses.
- Carr echoed President Trump's criticism of a Wall Street Journal report, calling it "intentionally misleading."
- He warned unspecified broadcasters against "hoaxes and news distortions," emphasizing the legal requirement to operate in the public interest.
- Carr suggested that regaining public trust is crucial for broadcasters, citing the billions in subsidies received through free access to airwaves.
- This action follows previous criticisms by Carr of networks' coverage and occurs during the sensitive third week of the U.S. war with Iran.
- The Trump administration, through War Secretary Pete Hegseth, has also been critical of media coverage, accusing outlets of trying to portray Trump negatively.
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