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#Skydance deal allows #Trump’s #FCC to “#CensorSpeech” and “#SilenceDissent” on #CBS

FCC now has “never-before-seen controls” over a #newsroom, commissioner warns.

by Ashley Belanger – Jul 25, 2025

Excerpt: "Like many protesting #Colbert's firing, Gomez suggested that the FCC's requirements to approve the Skydance acquisition 'may only be' the 'beginning' of the Trump administration's #censorship and ongoing 'assault on the #FirstAmendment.'

"Notably, the White House issued a rare statement in response to a recent #SouthPark episode Paramount aired, which mockingly depicted Trump seducing Satan. The White House fumed that 'no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump’s hot streak.' But Trump (whose current term's ratings are at an all-time low) taking the time to acknowledge the episode drew jokes on social media that South Park may have riled Trump enough to scramble the Paramount acquisition approval. At the very least, the statement shows that Trump still cares what people say about him on TV. Trump has long been considered the US president most obsessed with TV, and critics now fear that he has seized new powers to more effectively block negative coverage."

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arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20

Ars Technica · Skydance deal allows Trump’s FCC to “censor speech” and “silence dissent” on CBSBy Ashley Belanger
#Fascism#Authoritarianism#USPol
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Levka

#CBS #Letterman #Colbert #BrendanCarr #fascists

Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr came under fire on Friday after he made concerning comments about CBS’s cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show.

Carr joined CNBC’s 'Squawk on the Street' on Friday morning to discuss allegations that the Trump administration pressured Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to settle a '60 Minutes' lawsuit before approving the company’s merger with SkyDance. He also responded to concerns around the cancellation of Colbert’s show, which came just days after it was reported that Paramount agreed to a settlement with President Donald Trump.

'I mean Colbert is a comedian. And you keep talking about journalism and fairness and news, but I guess where is that line between? We all remember Carson and Jay Leno giving Reagan the business. Where does that fit into this discussion?' CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla asked Carr.

'I think what’s interesting about all of this is these late night shows, not just *The Late Night Show,’* but across the board, they have such a storied history, and it’s sort of sad to see what’s happening to Colbert. They obviously can’t get it done.

They’re not making money over there, but I think they need a course correction. And frankly, I think, you know, the media industry across this country needs a course correction' Carr responded.

'Again, the American people simply do not trust the mainstream media. And for broadcasters, again, different than cable, different than podcasts. For broadcasters, they have a federal license, and they are obligated to operate in the public interest. And to the extent that we’re starting to see some changes, I think that’s a good thing and frankly I think it will help restore some of the trust that’s been lost with the American people,' he said.

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Carr’s response prompted social media users to accuse him of making 'fascist' comments, with many pointing to the right to free speech guaranteed in the Constitution."

nj.com/politics/2025/07/trump-

nj · Trump official hit with ‘fascist’ accusations over Stephen Colbert ousterBy Lauren Sforza | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻‍💻🧬

#FCC proposal aims to nix long-term gigabit #internet speed goals, pricing analysis
FCC chairman #BrendanCarr is concerned that efforts to ensure Americans have gigabit internet, which the Biden administration identified as a long-term goal in 2024, "risks skewing the market by unnecessarily potentially picking technological winners and losers."
No more consideration of affordability or 1 Gbps speed goal if Chairman Carr gets his way
tomshardware.com/tech-industry

Tom's Hardware · FCC proposal aims to nix long-term gigabit internet speed goals, pricing analysisBy Nathaniel Mott
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