Senators Schumer, Markey Urge FCC To End CBS, Fox News Investigations

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Ed Markey have called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to end its investigations into media outlets like CBS News, arguing that the probes are politically motivated and represent partisan attacks. The investigations were initiated following accusations by President Donald Trump that CBS selectively edited a 2024 interview with Vice President Kamala Harris to favor the Democratic Party, leading Trump to sue the network. Schumer and Markey highlighted a perceived double standard by referencing Fox News' editing of a 2024 interview with then-candidate Trump, which they say was misleading but did not prompt similar FCC scrutiny. The senators emphasized the importance of preserving press freedom and warned against government interference in editorial discretion. CBS denies any wrongdoing and has urged the FCC to drop the complaints, characterizing the investigations as governmental overreach. The ongoing dispute underscores the contentious role of the FCC in regulating media content amid political tensions.