Brendan Carr on X: "@brianstelter The Communications Act authorizes the FCC to call in licenses for early renewal." / X

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Brian Stelter
@brianstelter
Mar 14
Key thing to keep in mind when you read @BrendanCarrFCC threatening local station licenses over news coverage: "TV licenses don't even come up for renewal until late 2028," public interest lawyer Andrew Jay Schwartzman says. Any attempt at revocation = huge legal challenges
Brendan Carr
@BrendanCarrFCC
The Communications Act authorizes the FCC to call in licenses for early renewal.
8:13 PM · Mar 14, 20264.8KViews
Brian Stelter
@brianstelter
Mar 14
Yes, which is why I said any attempt at revocation will trigger huge legal challenges. More from Andy: "Contested broadcast renewal and revocation cases must first go to an FCC judge for a hearing that can take months or even a year or two, after which an appeal must go to the
FraudFinder
@FraudFinderUS
Mar 14
Weaponizing your post like the little man you are.
Paul the other one...🇳🇿🇦🇺🇨🇦🇺🇲
@paulcshipley
Mar 14
Despite successful lawsuits and huge settlements for spreading misinformation Fox and Newsmax are still on air... Why has Carr not taken action against them?