The outgoing Democratic chair of the Federal Communications Commission is taking bold action on the way out the door, rejecting what she described as four efforts to weaponize the government’s TV licensing authority for political purposes.

Chair Jessica Rosenworcel is dismissing four high profile petitions before the agency before she vacates the position, saying such action is necessary to

Departing chairperson Jessica Rosenworcel said her order was intended to direct the agency to “take a stand on behalf of the First Amendment.”

Departing FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel’s last gesture was a critical stand for the First Amendment. Commissioners Anna Gomez and Geoffrey Starks must now pick up the mantle. The post Post-Rosenworcel,

I have directed the FCC to take a stand on behalf of the First Amendment," she said. "We draw a bright line at a moment when clarity about government interference with the free press is needed more than ever.

Federal Communications Commission chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has dismissed four complaints against local TV stations that "seek to weaponize" the agency and are "at odds" with the First Amendment.

Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has reversed his predecessor Jessica Rosenworcel's last-minute decision to dismiss three complaints against local CBS, ABC and NBC stations. The complaints were filed by The Center for American Rights,

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In one of her final acts as head of the US Federal Communications Commission, Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel dismissed four complaints and petitions that she said seek to penalize broadcast networks’ editorial decisions,

But chair Jessica ... the license for Fox’s local station in Philadelphia, since its parent company also owns the anti-Democrat cable channel Fox News. Former Fox Broadcasting executive Preston ...

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The action by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr shines a spotlight on fears that President Trump will use his power to threaten media outlets that don't support him.