FCC, Kimmel and James Talarico
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Jimmy Kimmel doubled down on his claim that the FCC issued 'threats' to his program over political interviews, while the White House responded
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) lone Democratic commissioner is pointing to ABC comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s decision not to broadcast an interview with Texas Senate nominee James Talarico (D) as evidence of what she called the Trump administration’s attempts to stifle free press.
Late-night host says interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico couldn’t air on ABC because of concerns over the rules.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the agency may soon issue guidance to broadcast TV networks over airing what he called "fake polls" before midterms.