FCC Chair threatens broadcaster licenses over Iran coverage. Chairman Brendan Carr warned that broadcasters airing what he deems "fake news" must "correct course" before license renewals or face losing their licenses. His statement accompanied President Trump's criticism of major news outlets' Iran war reporting. Carr emphasized that broadcasters must operate in the public interest, citing what he calls decades of FCC failure to enforce this obligation. The threats mark an escalation in the administration's pressure campaign against media outlets, extending criticism to wartime coverage for the first time. Democratic lawmakers have criticized these actions as threats to press freedom and editorial independence.
