FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has launched an investigation into CBS News' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris following a complaint alleging biased editing. The investigation stems from a complaint by the conservative group Center for American Rights, who argued that the interview favorably portrayed Harris. The FCC is demanding the full, unedited transcript and camera feeds from the interview. The outcome of the investigation could have broader implications for Paramount's merger with Skydance, as the FCC is currently reviewing the deal.
into high gear after CBS News hands over the full transcript of its controversial interview with Kamala Harris , The Post has learned.
Carr has yet to receive the document but is expecting to have it in hand before the end of business on Monday, he said. Among the potential remedies: Carr could demand concessions to ensure future fairness as a condition for final approval, the Post has learned.Trump could use whatever evidence comes from Carr’s investigation to advance his lawsuit against the network.
Carr is a longtime telecom activist and FCC commissioner before Trump named him to chair the agency. He made a name for himself raising questions about the Chinese-owned short-video app TikTok and whether the CCP is using the service for spycraft. Proving outright bias as opposed to sloppy editing won’t be easy. And despite FCC rules on fairness, all news shows have significant First Amendment protections, particularly against government censorship.
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