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FCC Chair Brendan Carr's Actions Spark First Amendment Debate
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threat to Nexstar, a television network, to remove comedian Jimmy Kimmel from the air, due to a controversial comment about a deceased conservative figure, has ignited a First Amendment debate, exposing hypocrisy within the conservative movement and raising concerns about...
FCC Chair Brendan Carr's Actions Spark First Amendment Debate
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threat to Nexstar, a television network, to remove comedian Jimmy Kimmel from the air, due to a controversial comment about a deceased conservative figure, has ignited a First Amendment debate, exposing hypocrisy within the conservative movement and raising concerns about...
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56% Bias Score
FCC Authority Over US Broadcasting Licenses
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates US radio and local television broadcasting, setting rules on content, sponsorships, and emergency broadcasts, but its authority over national networks and online content is limited; President Trump's suggestion to revoke licenses of networks crit...
FCC Authority Over US Broadcasting Licenses
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates US radio and local television broadcasting, setting rules on content, sponsorships, and emergency broadcasts, but its authority over national networks and online content is limited; President Trump's suggestion to revoke licenses of networks crit...
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24% Bias Score
Cruz Condemns FCC Chairman's Threats Against Broadcasters as "Unbelievably Dangerous
Senator Ted Cruz denounced FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threats to revoke ABC's license, comparing the rhetoric to "mafioso" tactics, while expressing approval of ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show.
Cruz Condemns FCC Chairman's Threats Against Broadcasters as "Unbelievably Dangerous
Senator Ted Cruz denounced FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threats to revoke ABC's license, comparing the rhetoric to "mafioso" tactics, while expressing approval of ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show.
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40% Bias Score
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Uses Public Interest Standard to Target Media Outlets
FCC Chair Brendan Carr, appointed by President Trump, is leveraging the ambiguous "public interest" standard to pressure media companies into complying with his views, resulting in actions like the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Uses Public Interest Standard to Target Media Outlets
FCC Chair Brendan Carr, appointed by President Trump, is leveraging the ambiguous "public interest" standard to pressure media companies into complying with his views, resulting in actions like the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show.
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56% Bias Score
Australian Radio Stations Fined for Sexist Comments
Four Southern Cross Austereo radio stations were found to have breached decency rules by broadcasting sexist and demeaning comments about the Matildas, Australia's women's national football team, made by radio host Marty Sheargold.
Australian Radio Stations Fined for Sexist Comments
Four Southern Cross Austereo radio stations were found to have breached decency rules by broadcasting sexist and demeaning comments about the Matildas, Australia's women's national football team, made by radio host Marty Sheargold.
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36% Bias Score
Latvian Court Reinstates "Dozhd" TV License, NEPLP to Appeal
A Riga court overturned the Latvian National Council for Electronic Media (NEPLP)'s decision to revoke the broadcasting license of the Russian opposition TV channel "Dozhd" on July 16, 2024, due to concerns about national security and public order, which stemmed from a presenter's remarks and a map ...
Latvian Court Reinstates "Dozhd" TV License, NEPLP to Appeal
A Riga court overturned the Latvian National Council for Electronic Media (NEPLP)'s decision to revoke the broadcasting license of the Russian opposition TV channel "Dozhd" on July 16, 2024, due to concerns about national security and public order, which stemmed from a presenter's remarks and a map ...
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32% Bias Score
Trump, Carr Actions Could Violate Supreme Court Precedent on Free Speech
President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's suggestions to revoke broadcaster licenses for disfavored views may violate the Supreme Court's ruling in National Rifle Association v. Vullo, which protects against government coercion to suppress speech.
Trump, Carr Actions Could Violate Supreme Court Precedent on Free Speech
President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's suggestions to revoke broadcaster licenses for disfavored views may violate the Supreme Court's ruling in National Rifle Association v. Vullo, which protects against government coercion to suppress speech.
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16% Bias Score
Cruz Condemns FCC Chairman Carr's Threats Against Broadcasters
Senator Ted Cruz denounced FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threats to revoke ABC's license, comparing Carr's rhetoric to "mafioso tactics," while simultaneously expressing approval of ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show.
Cruz Condemns FCC Chairman Carr's Threats Against Broadcasters
Senator Ted Cruz denounced FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threats to revoke ABC's license, comparing Carr's rhetoric to "mafioso tactics," while simultaneously expressing approval of ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show.
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32% Bias Score
FCC Chair Brendan Carr's Actions Draw Criticism Amidst Crackdown on Media
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by President Trump, has launched multiple investigations into major media corporations, prompting accusations of a free speech crackdown, while simultaneously facing criticism for perceived political bias.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr's Actions Draw Criticism Amidst Crackdown on Media
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by President Trump, has launched multiple investigations into major media corporations, prompting accusations of a free speech crackdown, while simultaneously facing criticism for perceived political bias.
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56% Bias Score
Maldives Passes Controversial Media Law Amidst Freedom Concerns
The Maldives parliament passed a new media law on September 17, 2024, granting a regulatory commission broad powers to censor online news and revoke media licenses, prompting concerns from press freedom advocates.
Maldives Passes Controversial Media Law Amidst Freedom Concerns
The Maldives parliament passed a new media law on September 17, 2024, granting a regulatory commission broad powers to censor online news and revoke media licenses, prompting concerns from press freedom advocates.
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24% Bias Score
Bulgarian National Television Director
Emil Koshlukov, a symbol of Bulgaria's democratic rise, has held the position of director-general of Bulgarian National Television (BNT) for over six years, exceeding his mandated term, due to legal challenges and delays in the selection process.
Bulgarian National Television Director
Emil Koshlukov, a symbol of Bulgaria's democratic rise, has held the position of director-general of Bulgarian National Television (BNT) for over six years, exceeding his mandated term, due to legal challenges and delays in the selection process.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Congress Approves Reform to Curb Disruptive Journalist Behavior
The Spanish Congress approved a reform to its press regulations, establishing minimum behavioral standards for accredited journalists and sanctioning violations, aiming to curb disruptive behavior by far-right agitators following months of incidents, with the final vote being 174 to 166.
Spanish Congress Approves Reform to Curb Disruptive Journalist Behavior
The Spanish Congress approved a reform to its press regulations, establishing minimum behavioral standards for accredited journalists and sanctioning violations, aiming to curb disruptive behavior by far-right agitators following months of incidents, with the final vote being 174 to 166.
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56% Bias Score
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