FCC Chair Brendan Carr clashes with Democrats in Senate hearing

Jimmy Kimmel Sounds Off on FCC Hearing About His Show: ‘No One Was Held Accountable’ | Video – TheWrap

Jimmy Kimmel made it clear he was less than impressed with Wednesday’s Senate oversight hearing, where FCC chairman Brendan Carr was grilled for pressuring ABC and local broadcasters to pre-empt “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in September. The comedian addressed Carr’s testimony on his late night show Wednesday evening and blasted Senate Republicans for failing to hold the FCC head accountable. “The hearing was on C-SPAN 3,” he joked. “You know, it’s bad w…

FCC Chair Brendan Carr clashes with Democrats in Senate hearing

In several tense exchanges with Democratic senators, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr denied accusations of censorship and defended his agency's actions against broadcasters.

Carr Stands Up for His Policies in Senate Hearing

Brendan Carr, Olivia Trusty and Anna Gomez, from left, at the hearing on Capitol Hill. Photographer: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images FCC Chairman Brendan Carr appeared before a Senate oversight committee on Wednesday and faced harsh criticism by Democrats on various topics including threats against TV broadcasters for carrying ABC comedian Jimmy Kimmel. One senator said Carr should resign. Republican Olivia Trusty and Democrat Anna Gom…