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flag FCC warns broadcasters they may lose licenses over alleged biased coverage of U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict.

flag FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned broadcasters they could lose their licenses if they continue what he called misleading coverage of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, citing national security concerns and declining public trust in media. flag His remarks, echoing criticism from former President Donald Trump, accused major outlets of spreading "fake news" and distortions, particularly regarding U.S. military actions in Saudi Arabia. flag The FCC, which regulates over-the-air broadcast stations but not online or print media, emphasized that stations must serve the public interest, though no immediate penalties were announced. flag The warning drew bipartisan criticism, with lawmakers and press freedom advocates calling it an unprecedented threat to press independence.

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