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FCC’s Carr Calls Colbert-Talarico Controversy a ‘Hoax’
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Summary: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defends agency rules amid controversy over a non-aired interview between Colbert and Talarico.
WHO: Brendan Carr, Stephen Colbert, James Talarico
WHAT: Controversy over political interview not aired
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To address claims of government censorship
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