Brendan Carr (FCC)
Brendan Carr is an attorney who serves as the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, a federal agency that regulates radio and television broadcasting, cable television, satellite and some broadband-based services in the United States.
Carr was appointed to the FCC as a Commissioner in 2017 by President Donald Trump during his first term in office; he was confirmed to a consecutive 6-year term as Commissioner in 2023 by former President Joe Biden, and appointed to the role of Chairman by Trump during his second term in office in January 2025.
Prior to his government work, Carr was an attorney at the law firm Wiley Rein, where he practiced on telecommunications-related litigation.
Free speech groups urge FCC Chairman Carr to resign
The chairman's veiled threat against ABC over a "Jimmy Kimmel Live" monologue was overly political, the groups argue.
FCC to review media ownership rules
The FCC has agreed to reexamine some of its media ownership rules in light of the evolving television and radio landscape.
Sinclair to end blackout of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on ABC affiliates
Sinclair says it will end its week-long blackout of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on its ABC affiliates after holding constructive conversations with the network and its parent company Disney.
Watchdog files bar complaint against FCC Chairman Carr over Kimmel controversy
A watchdog group has filed a bar complaint alleging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr improperly pressured ABC affiliates to drop “Jimmy Kimmel Live."
Nexstar says no to Jimmy Kimmel, joining Sinclair in boycott
The broadcaster's decision affects nearly three dozen ABC affiliated stations.
Sinclair pulls Charlie Kirk documentary from ABC affiliates
Sinclair pulled a documentary on Charlie Kirk from the schedule of its ABC affiliates on Friday, opting to air "Celebrity Family Feud" instead.
FCC chairman targets “The View” after getting Jimmy Kimmel suspended
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has weighed revoking the "news program" status of ABC's roundtable discussion show "The View."
Law firm files FCC complaint against TV station over Kimmel monologue
The complaint filed by the Center for American Rights targets KABC-TV, located in the broadcast market of Disney's corporate headquarters.
Nexstar denies FCC scrutiny factored into pre-emption of Jimmy Kimmel’s show
Nexstar says its decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live" from its ABC affiliates was not related to its business deals that require FCC approval.
Trump urges FCC to pull TV station licenses over negative coverage
President Donald Trump suggested the FCC should revoke broadcast licenses from stations tied to networks that air overwhelmingly negative coverage of him.
House lawmakers want FCC chairman to testify on Kimmel remarks
Lawmakers are working toward a path that would compel FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to testify on his handling of matters involving local broadcasters.
Broadcasters who criticized Jimmy Kimmel have deals pending before FCC
Nexstar wants to merge with TEGNA, and Sinclair is in the process of buying and selling TV stations — all of which require approval from the FCC.