FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is threatening to revoke TV broadcasters’ licenses over their coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Brendan Carr, who heads the agency responsible for licensing TV and radio networks like ABC, CBS and NBC, repeated his threats Saturday after President Trump heavily criticized media coverage of the war.
Here’s the latest:
What did Trump and Brendan Carr say?
What they're saying:
President Trump attacked the "fake news media" on social media Saturday, accusing them of intentionally misleading headlines as attacks against Iran continue and war expands in the Middle East.