Mar 03 2025 1 mins 1
The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for March 4, 2025
Like the FEC, the FCC Could Fall Under the Control of Partisan Actors Under Executive Order 14215, Potentially Restricting Access to the Airwaves
In our last report, we explained how Executive Order 14215 claims Presidential authority over the FEC and other independent agencies, putting fair elections at risk. Manipulation of the FCC, which sets broadcasting rules for political advertising, could also impact elections.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Federal Communications Commission - Communications Act of 1996
Federal Communications Commission - Political Programming
Federal Communications Commission - (2022) Political Programming Rules Fact Sheet
Perkins-Coie - What To Expect From the New Trump FCC
Brookings - (2024) Donald Trump has threatened to shut down broadcasters, but can he?
Reuters - (2024) FCC chair rejects Trump call to pull ABC licenses over presidential debate
USA Today - Fact check: Fairness Doctrine only applied to broadcast licenses, not cable TV like Fox News
Groups Taking Action:
Brennan Center, Public Citizen, Common Cause
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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