FCC Review of CBS Complaint Expected

Brendan Carr, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FCC chair, is looking to address complaints against CBS regarding its editing of a '60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, which may influence the review of the proposed Skydance-Paramount merger. Carr claims CBS's actions could be classified as a violation of public interest obligations, as broadcasters receive free access to airwaves in exchange for serving the public. Trump's administration has filed a lawsuit against CBS for its edited interview, which has drawn criticism for presenting different answers to the same question. Carr's statements suggest that the FCC will take a closer look at these complaints during the merger review process. Additionally, Carr has made controversial claims about NewsGuard, accusing it of censorship in partnership with Big Tech, although these claims lack legal grounding and empirical support. As FCC chair, Carr aims to reassess broadcasters' responsibilities to uphold public interest standards.