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FCC's Gomez urges NAB to defend broadcasters against polling investigations

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23 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez has urged the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to defend broadcasters against pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and the Trump administration, who are targeting broadcasters over the reporting of polling data ahead of the November midterm elections. Gomez accuses the administration of politicising the FCC to influence media coverage and threatening broadcasters' licenses to enforce alignment with government narratives.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face increasing regulatory risks as FCC leadership weaponises licensing to enforce political narratives. Start engaging NAB and legal advisors now to protect your editorial independence and license security.

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