From the FCC’s web site:
What responsibilities do broadcasters have?
As public trustees, broadcasters may not intentionally distort the news. The FCC has stated publicly that “rigging or slanting the news is a most heinous act against the public interest.” The FCC may act to protect the public interest when it has received documented evidence, such as testimony from persons who have direct personal knowledge of an intentional falsification of the news. Without such documented evidence, the FCC generally cannot intervene.
What if I have comments or concerns about a specific news broadcast or commentary?
All concerns or comments about a specific news broadcast or commentary should be directed to the local station and network involved, so that the people responsible for making the programming decisions can become better informed about audience opinion.
Filing a complaint
You have multiple options for filing a complaint with the FCC:
File a Complaint Online
By phone: 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322); TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322); ASL Videophone: 1-844-432-2275
By mail (please include your name, address, contact information and as much detail about your complaint as possible):
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Division
445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20554
What to include in your complaint
Complaints alleging news distortion, rigging or slanting must contain documented evidence must include documented evidence showing deliberate misrepresentation. Your complaint, at a minimum, should indicate:
name and phone number of the company that you are complaining about and location if the company is a cable or satellite operator
station call sign, radio station frequency or TV channel, and station location
network, program name and date and time of program if you are complaining about a particular program
any additional details of your complaint, including time, date and nature of the conduct or activity you are complaining about and identifying information for any companies, organizations or individuals involved
documented evidence showing deliberate misrepresentation
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