President Trump and NBC’s Kristen Welker have managed to turn two ordinary words—“mixed results”—into a national argument about political influence, media bias, federal authority, and the First Amendment. Apparently, Washington had a quiet moment and needed something to do. The dispute began when Welker, appearing in a live promotional segment on NBC-owned WRC-TV before Meet…
Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC, and the Free Speech Fire Drill
Well, here we are again, folks: another cultural meltdown over who’s allowed to flap their gums on TV. And this time the lucky contestant on America’s Next First Amendment Crisis is none other than Jimmy Kimmel. He managed to land himself in the hot seat after cracking jokes about the tragic shooting of conservative activist…
Brendan Carr at the Helm: A Balanced Look at Trump’s FCC Pick
As reported by the Associated Press, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as the agency's new chairman. Carr, a seasoned member of the commission and former FCC general counsel, has been confirmed by the Senate three times, nominated by both Trump and President Joe Biden.…
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