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US FCC Chair to Testify Before Senate Following Kimmel Incident, Source Says

FCC Chair Brendan Carr will face Senate questions over his threats against ABC and Disney following Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, raising First Amendment concerns among lawmakers.

  • FCC Chairman Brendan Carr will testify before the Senate Commerce Committee following criticism from Senator Ted Cruz regarding Carr's actions against Disney and ABC over comments made by Jimmy Kimmel.
  • Senator Mitch McConnell endorsed Cruz’s criticism, calling Carr's pressure tactics 'dangerous as hell.'
  • Carr previously criticized Democrats for urging censorship, echoing concerns about government weaponization.
  • Following remarks by Kimmel, Carr urged local broadcasters to stop airing his show and warned they could face additional work from the FCC.
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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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