Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr stated on September 6, 2026, that the agency is considering various actions to address the airing of fake polls and partisan coverage by networks in the lead-up to the midterm elections. During an appearance on Fox News's "The Sunday Briefing" with Peter Doocy, Carr emphasized that networks are expected to operate in the public interest.
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr Discusses Actions Against Partisan Coverage and Fake Polls
FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced that the agency is exploring measures to prevent broadcasters from airing fake polls and partisan content as midterm elections approach. He made these comments during an interview on Fox News.
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Carr: FCC ‘looking at a lot of actions’ to stop broadcasters’ partisan coverage
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr Discusses Actions Against Partisan Coverage and Fake Polls