FCC head seeks investigation of NBCUniversal over DEI efforts
The head of the FCC said he is seeking an investigation of NBCUniversal and its parent company Comcast over the firm's diversity initiatives.
FCC to open probe into NBC-parent Comcast over promotion of DEI programs
Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr told NBC News-parent Comcast it is opening a probe into the company's promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
FCC set to investigate media giant Comcast over diversity commitments and says it could shut down DEI programs elsewhere
The Federal Communications Commission said it plans to open an investigation into cable and internet giant Comcast Corp. and its NBCUniversal subsidiary over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, citing concerns about what the agency characterized as “discrimination.”
FCC launches effort to ‘root out’ DEI programs, beginning with Comcast
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is concerned that diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Comcast and NBCUniversal fostered discrimination, which is forbidden under FCC rules and federal laws.
FCC’s Brendan Carr orders probe into Comcast’s DEI policies
The FCC’s chairman sent a letter to Comcast’s chief executive on Tuesday about his order for an investigation.
FCC chair demands investigation into Comcast, NBCUniversal over DEI practices
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter Tuesday to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts about his concerns.
FCC Targets Comcast, NBCUniversal With DEI Programs Probe
FCC Chair Carr, a Trump appointee, has said he will investigate PBS and NPR, which both receive government funding, to see if government rules around the naming of financial sponsors on the air has been violated.
Comcast and NBCUniversal receive FCC inquiry on DEI initiatives
The Federal Communications Commission has sent a letter to Comcast inquiring about its DEI practices, a company spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.
Trump’s Anti-DEI Crusade Has a New Target: Comcast
Donald Trump’s Federal Communications Commission is taking aim at broadcast outlets for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, with Comcast, the parent company of NBC and Universal, being the first target.
FCC to investigate Comcast for having DEI programs
Since taking control of the FCC last month, Carr has threatened to pull broadcast licenses of companies like Disney and CBS for airing content that’s not friendly to Trump and c
Trump’s FCC probing Comcast, NBC over DEI policies
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning to open an investigation into Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, over its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. In a letter to Comcast Chair Brian Roberts dated Tuesday,
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FCC Targets Comcast Over DEI Initiatives, Because of Course
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Now the Trump administration is going after Comcast, too
The list of big media companies that have drawn Donald Trump's ire keeps getting bigger.
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