Defend press freedom from FCC overreach

The FCC's recent moves under Chairman Brendan Carr are deeply concerning and represent a disturbing overreach that threatens free press protections. Initiating investigations into news organizations like CBS over routine editorial decisions is a blatant attempt to censor and intimidate journalists who report unfavorably on the administration. This is a dangerous precedent that could have a severe chilling effect, pressuring media outlets to avoid critical coverage out of fear of retaliation or loss of broadcast licenses. Furthermore, Carr's claims of empowering local news by targeting major networks ring hollow when local stations themselves are expressing fears about coming under FCC scrutiny for their reporting. His definition of serving "the public interest" appears to simply mean favorable coverage of the president. This partisan agenda undermines the FCC's mandate to be an independent regulator. I urge you to condemn these anti-democratic actions and support efforts to rein in the FCC's overreach into areas of protected speech and press freedoms. Robust journalism holding power to account is vital for a healthy democracy. Allowing the government to selectively punish media based on their coverage sets a perilous precedent that should gravely concern all who value constitutional liberties.