FCC is investigating NPR and PBS

Trump's FCC chief opens new probe into public broadcasters that could kill federal funding
President Donald Trump's new chair of the Federal Communications Commission is launching an investigation into National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service, accusing them of illegally engaging in business advertisements,
FCC Chair Carr Orders Investigation Into PBS, NPR Sponsorships; Supports Ending Their Federal Funding
WASHINGTON —Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr has sent a letter to the heads of PBS and NPR telling them the agency’s Enforcement Bureau is opening an investigation into the airing of sponsorships on public stations.
Trump’s FCC chief orders investigation into NPR and PBS sponsorships
FCC’s Brendan Carr also suggests an investigation could be relevant to conservative congressional efforts to defund the public broadcasters.
Trump FCC Chairman Tells NPR and PBS to Prepare for Federal Investigation
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has ordered an investigation into whether or not NPR and PBS member stations recognized financial sponsors on air, which would violate government rules.
F.C.C. Chair Orders Investigation Into NPR and PBS Sponsorships
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said the inquiry could help Congress decide whether to continue funding local stations.
Trump FCC chair targets NPR, PBS for investigation ahead of Congressional threats to defund
FCC chair, Republican Brendan Carr, reportedly sent a letter to NPR and PBS announcing the launch of an investigation into potential airing of 'prohibited commercial' ads.
Trump's FCC is coming from NPR and PBS now too
In one of his first major acts since taking over as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has directed the agency to open an investigation into NPR and PBS. Carr informed informed both organizations of the probe in a letter in a letter that was first reported by The New York Times.
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