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Trump's office used the FCC to threaten a broadcast network while Jimmy Kimmel interviewed James Talarico about the Senate race.

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The latest in this situation

  1. Jimmy Kimmel interviewed James Talarico on YouTube while the FCC and Administration were involved in disputes over regulatory threats.
  2. Trump successfully shut down the interview between Talarico and Kimmel on YouTube.
  3. Carr's agency warned the network over Talarico's interview, which Carr subsequently defended against FCC rules.
  4. Interview bypassed FCC control using YouTube to avoid broadcast regulation.
  5. FCC threats forced a change in the platform used for the Talarico/Kimmel interview.

How it started

129 reports, 6 independent, last reported Sep 17. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Trump's office used the FCC to threaten a broadcast network while Jimmy Kimmel interviewed James Talarico about the Senate race.

Who's involved

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James TalaricoKen PaxtonDonald Trump

How it developed

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  1. Carr's agency warned the network over Talarico's interview, which Carr subsequently defended against FCC rules.1 source
  2. Jimmy Kimmel's show served as the platform for James Talarico during the interview about the Senate race.Sub-event
  3. Kimmel interviewed Talarico while the FCC reviewed ABC licenses and investigated talk show compliance amid Trump threats.Sub-event
  4. FCC guidance affects guest booking on platforms, coinciding with a candidate using YouTube for interview broadcasts.Sub-event
  5. FCC threats forced a change in the platform used for the Talarico/Kimmel interview.1 source
  6. Trump's office threatened a broadcast network using the FCC, alongside Kimmel covering Talarico's race.1 source
  7. Talarico's interview led to an investigation into the talk show and threats against the network.1 source

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