Reporters Without Borders Calls for FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s Impeachment
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is calling for the impeachment of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr by the incoming US Congress, citing accusations that he has undermined press freedom by "weaponizing" the FCC's regulatory authority.
Sioux Falls, SD, November 10, 2026 — Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has formally called for the impeachment of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr. The international non-governmental organization is urging the incoming United States Congress to undertake this action.
RSF’s appeal centers on accusations that Carr has undermined press freedom through what the organization describes as the “weaponizing” of the FCC’s regulatory authority.
The specific actions or regulatory measures by Chair Carr that RSF contends constitute the undermining of press freedom were not detailed in the information provided. Similarly, the precise definition or context of “weaponizing” the FCC’s regulatory authority, as cited by RSF, is not further elaborated. The call for impeachment is directed towards the body of the incoming US Congress, suggesting a future legislative timeline for any potential action.
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government created by statute to regulate interstate communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. Its mandate includes ensuring broad public access to communications services and enforcing regulations designed to protect consumers and promote competition.
Reporters Without Borders, also known by its French acronym RSF, is an international non-profit organization dedicated to defending and promoting freedom of information and freedom of the press worldwide. The organization monitors threats to press freedom and advocates for journalists’ safety and rights.
As of the latest information, no official statement or response from FCC Chair Brendan Carr or the FCC regarding the impeachment call from Reporters Without Borders has been provided. The details regarding the specific grounds for the accusation and the timeline for when the incoming Congress would consider such a measure remain unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by Finya Swai on thehill.com, see more information here.
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