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Two of the most influential bastions in Resistance Media are about to find out their taxpayer-funded, left-wing hit pieces do not fly with the the Trump administration. The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an investigation into NPR and PBS over concerns that the public broadcasters may be airing commercials in violation of federal law. Brendan Carr, appointed by former President Donald Trump to lead the agency, sent a letter to NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger notifying them of the probe, according to The New York Times. “I am concerned that...

FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai went on with Neil Cavuto on Thursday to discuss Stephen Colbert’s nasty, vulgar attacks on President Trump earlier this week. Ajit Pai told Neil the FCC will investigate Colbert’s comments if they receive complaints. He admitted that he had not yet seen the vulgar comments. On Monday, Colbert, host of CBS’ “The Late Show,” used his opening monologue to take aim at Trump, implying the commander in chief had engaged in fellatio with Putin.

WASHINGTON – Sexed-up, profanity-laced shows on cable and satellite TV should be for adult eyes only, and providers must do more to shield children or could find themselves facing indecency fines, the nation's top communications regulator says. "Parents need better and more tools to help them navigate the entertainment waters, particularly on cable and satellite TV," Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin told Congress on Tuesday. Martin suggested several options, including a "family-friendly" tier of channels that would offer shows suitable for kids, such as the programs shown on the Nickelodeon channel. He also said cable and satellite providers could...