Experts alarmed as Trump FCC's new 'fascist' move dubbed 'truly extraordinary moment'

Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission under President Donald Trump, stirred outrage when he issued a stark warning to television broadcasters, threatening license revocation for news coverage he characterizes as "hoaxes and news distortions."

"Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions—also known as the fake news—have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up," Carr stated. "The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest...