Republican Ted Cruz says FCC chair’s threats about Kimmel are ‘dangerous’
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The FCC chair has made threats related to broadcast licenses, prompting criticism from republican senators, including Ted Cruz, who views the actions as a form of censorship. The threats appear to be connected to a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel, as well as coverage of the Iran war. Cruz and other senators have condemned the FCC chair's actions, likening them to intimidation tactics.
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