Summary
During a Senate hearing, the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr, faced criticism for removing "independent" from the FCC's mission statement and pressuring networks over content critical of the administration. The changes happened amid President Donald Trump's actions against media outlets he disfavors. Carr, aligned with Trump's policies, suggested the FCC was influenced by the President.
Key Facts
- The FCC removed "independent" from its mission statement during a Senate hearing.
- Democratic senators questioned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr about his actions towards broadcasters.
- Carr suggested the FCC was not independent of President Trump's influence.
- President Trump has been challenging media outlets through legal and public criticisms.
- Carr justified his actions under federal communications law standards for networks.
- The hearing highlighted concerns over the FCC potentially losing its historically independent role.
- Republican senators deflected accusations onto previous administrations and other unrelated issues.
