Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is a US government agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. Recently, the FCC has been in the news due to its role in investigating antitrust lawsuits, opening probes into NFL broadcast sales, and warning broadcasters about critical coverage of the Iran war. The agency's chairman, Brendan Carr, has threatened to revoke licenses for news outlets that share 'distortions' about US war with Iran, sparking concerns over free speech and media censorship. This raises questions about the FCC's authority and its impact on the US media landscape.