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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr
LEGACY BUILDING

Trump Goon Makes Startling Admission on His ‘Obituary'

“I got my time, I got my shot, I took my shot,” he said.

Annabella Rosciglione

Joy Behar discussed her strange side effect in an episode of "The View." Here with her co-hosts Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Whoopi Goldberg.
NOT BACKING DOWN

ABC Fires Back Against Trump Goon’s ‘The View’ Probe

The network’s rebuttal said the probe was “beyond the authority” of the Trump-backed FCC.

Owen Mason-Hill

Jimmy Kimmel
‘GIVE ME A BREAK’

Trump Goon Makes Eyebrow-Raising Excuse for Attack on ABC

Brendan Carr claimed that the conspicuous timing after Trump’s demand for Jimmy Kimmel’s firing was coincidental.

Owen Mason-Hill

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24:  Commissioner of Federal Communications Commission Brendan Carr testifies during a hearing before Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee at Russell Senate Office Building June 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.
PATRIOTIC PROGRAMMING

Trump Attack Dog Makes Ominous Vow to ‘Rebalance’ U.S. Media

FCC chair Brendan Carr wants broadcasters to produce programs with more of a “pro-America” message.

Will Neal

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24:  Commissioner of Federal Communications Commission Brendan Carr testifies during a hearing before Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee at Russell Senate Office Building June 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE

Trump Goon Threatens Broadcasters Over ‘Hoax’ War Coverage

The Trump administration has been incessantly complaining about the media’s coverage of the war in Iran.

Annabella Rosciglione

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 18: Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Brendan Carr participates in a FCC meeting at the Federal Communications Commission headquarters on February 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Commission met to discuss oversight of the FCC Lifeline program, broadband deployment on the 900 MHz band, capping noncommercial educational reserved FM band applications, and reforming intercarrier compensation. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
‘NO CENSORSHIP HERE’

Trump’s TV Attack Dog Defends Crazed Effort to Silence Dem

The FCC chairman was unfazed by criticism over a Democratic candidate’s interview with Stephen Colbert.

Julia Ornedo

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Kimmel has long been a target of Trump's.
MICROMANAGER

Trump’s Media Goon Targets His TV Enemies With New Rules

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has late-night and daytime TV talk shows in his crosshairs.

Catherine Bouris

Brendan Carr
YES, SIR!

MAGA FCC Goon Boosts Trump’s Call to Fire Late-Night Host

The president is once again rattling his saber at other people’s use of the First Amendment.

Jack Revell

Brendan Carr
PUSHING BACK

Trump’s TV Attack Dog Doubles Down on Kimmel Ahead of Return

Controversial regulator Brendan Carr wants to see more local stations pushing back.

Farrah Tomazin

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 02: Host Jimmy Kimmel attends UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation's 28th Annual Taste For A Cure at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on May 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)
READ BETWEEN THE LINES

Kimmel Posts Pic With Trump Hater Hours Before Comeback

The late-night host posted a pointed tribute ahead of his return to the air.

Erkki Forster

A photo illustration of TV sets with Jimmy Kimmel Live on them.
PLOT TWIST

MAGA Rages at Kimmel Comeback and Demands Its Own Boycott

Now it’s conservatives lashing out at Disney.

Laura Esposito

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