Overview

• Carr agreed to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee, which oversees the FCC, according to the committee.
• The panel is chaired by Sen. Ted Cruz, who previously likened Carr’s posture to a mob tactic and called it dangerous.
• A hearing date has not been set, with prior reporting indicating the commissioners could appear in or after November.
• Carr had condemned Kimmel’s remarks about Charlie Kirk and pressed broadcasters on the show’s airing, preceding ABC’s weeklong suspension and subsequent reinstatement.
• President Donald Trump praised Carr’s approach and suggested revoking broadcasters’ licenses, while critics raised First Amendment concerns about government pressure on speech.