Trump and the FCC plan to radically reshape late-night TV

The FCC has announced plans to enforce rules that late-night programs give equal time to opposing political candidates.

FCC: Late-night show may not be exempt from equal time for opposing candidates

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is changing its rules exempting certain late-night and daytime talk shows from ...

FCC takes aim at 'The View,' 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in fight over 'equal time' rules for politicians

FCC appears to be taking a dim view of whether late-night and daytime TV talk shows that interview politicians deserve an ...

Trump FCC threatens to enforce equal-time rule on late-night talk shows

The Federal Communications Commission today issued a warning to late-night and daytime talk shows, saying these shows may no ...
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FCC: Stations Airing `Partisan' Talk Shows and Late Night Programs Must Comply with Equal Time Rules

WASHINGTON —In a move that could have a major impact on daytime and late night talk shows, the Federal Communications ...

FCC chair's call for 'equal time' could have chilling effect on TV and radio

A little-used FCC rule could make a comeback if commission Chair Brendan Carr has his way.
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FCC Proposes Broad TCPA Rule Changes

On October 7, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a draft Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that is intended to streamline or eliminate certain regulatory ...

Stephen Colbert says FCC trying to 'silence' him, Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers

"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert said Thursday that the FCC is trying to "silence" him and fellow late-night hosts Jimmy ...