FCC chairman launches investigation into NPR and PBS over alleged airing of commercials
The head of the Federal Communications Commission informed NPR and PBS on Wednesday that the agency will probe whether messages aired by the taxpayer-funded broadcasters “cross the line into prohibited commercial advertisements.
Trump’s FCC Chair Goes After PBS and NPR With Twin Probes
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has opened an investigation into NPR and PBS over the public broadcasters’ airing of commercials. Brendan Carr, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency,
Trump's new FCC chief opens investigation into longtime conservative targets NPR, PBS
The investigation will revolve around NPR and PBC airing sponsorships across their 1,500-plus member stations, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said.
Trump’s FCC is investigating NPR and PBS stations over sponsorships
Brendan Carr, the Federal Communications Commission’s new chairman, on Wednesday ordered an investigation into the sponsorship practices of NPR and PBS member stations.
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FCC opens investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting
In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, FCC Chair Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.
New FCC chair investigating PBS and NPR, setting stage for defunding debate
“PBS is proud of the noncommercial educational programming we provide to all Americans through our member stations,” Kerger said in a statement (via NPR). “We work diligently to comply with the FCC’s underwriting regulations and welcome the opportunity to demonstrate that to the Commission.”
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Trump-Allied FCC Chairman Opens Investigations Into NPR And PBS
Brendan Carr, the Trump-allied chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, sent a letter this week to the heads of NPR and PBS announcing an investigation into the public outlets for airing sponsorships,
PBS, NPR Say They Comply With U.S. Regulations After Trump-Appointed FCC Chairman Warns They May Be ‘Violating Federal Law’ by Airing Ads
PBS and NPR said they comply with FCC underwriting guidelines after the Trump-appointed FCC chairman warned they could be violating federal law by airing commercials.
Trump FCC chair targets NPR, PBS for investigation ahead of Congressional threats to defund
FCC chair, Republican Brendan Carr, reportedly sent a letter to NPR and PBS announcing the launch of an investigation into potential airing of 'prohibited commercial' ads.
FCC Chairman Launches Investigation Into NPR And PBS Over Program Sponsorships — And Warns About Future Government Funding
New FCC chairman Brendan Carr has ordered the agency to launch an investigation into underwriting sponsorship announcements that air during PBS and NPR programming, suggesting they may cross the line “into prohibited commercial advertisements.
Trump’s FCC chair investigates NPR and PBS, urges Congress to defund them
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered an investigation into NPR and PBS in a move that Democrats described as an attempt to intimidate the media.
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Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.