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Politics · United StatesTrump defends taxpayer-funded ads promoting country, not candidate
President Trump stated that taxpayer-funded advertisements are promoting the United States, not a political candidate. The White House has spent more than $1 million on these ads, which have drawn criticism from some Republicans and a watchdog group.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 58 · Hype 41![Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr departs an event in the East Room of the White House, on March 20, 2026, in Washington [Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ap_6abd508ae4c06-1790791818.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Politics · United StatesFCC Chair Says Trump Ads Don't Need Review
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that taxpayer-funded advertisements featuring Donald Trump do not warrant FCC review, likening them to public service announcements. The White House defended the ads, while Democratic senators have asked the Department of Homeland Security to stop spending funds on them.
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Media · United StatesKimmel's Talarico interview moves to YouTube, gains millions of views
An interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, pulled from ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" due to FCC pressure, has garnered millions of views on YouTube. The move has sparked debate about censorship and the role of the FCC in broadcast content.
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Media · United StatesJimmy Kimmel moves interview with James Talarico to YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would not air on ABC due to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pressure. The interview will instead be posted on YouTube. The decision comes amid a broader dispute between ABC's parent company, Disney, and the FCC over broadcast licenses.
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Media · United StatesTrump threatens FCC action against NBC anchor Kristen Welker
Donald Trump has threatened to report NBC News anchor Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission. The president took issue with Welker's characterisation of his primary endorsements as having 'mixed results'. NBC News has publicly defended its anchor.
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Media · United StatesABC sues FCC over early licence renewals and 'The View' probe
Disney’s ABC filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on 18 August 2026, alleging the agency is retaliating against the network for its editorial decisions. The suit targets early licence-renewal orders for eight stations and an investigation into the talk show 'The View'.
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