FCC Chair Brendan Carr has signaled a push to curb misleading election-related content on broadcast networks, warning that fake polls and overtly partisan coverage could violate public interest obligations. Speaking on a Sunday news program, Carr emphasized that broadcasters must uphold standards to ensure fair and accurate election coverage. The move comes as concerns grow over the spread of unverified claims and slanted reporting in the lead-up to midterms. Regulatory scrutiny could force networks to reassess how they present polling data and political analysis.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr on Sunday said he is “looking at a lot of actions” to prevent networks from airing fake polls and partisan coverage ahead of midterm elections. Carr appeared on Fox News’s “The Sunday Briefing” with Peter Doocy and said that networks are intended to operate in the public interest...
