In their eyes, the rightward news outlets had contributed to the spread of misinformation.
After theHarris interviewaired in October, Trump accused60 Minutesof editing the piece to make his election rival look better.
But a different portion of the response.
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In other words, part of the answer aired onFace the Nation; the other part on60 Minutes.
The conservative group Center for American Rights also has filed an FCC complaint against the connection over the60 Minutespiece.
But Carr revived it.
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The FCC regulates broadcast stations but has much more limited oversight over cable networks.
A spokesperson for Carr did not immediately return a request for comment.
Testifying before that committee that day was Jonathan Turley, professor of the George Washington University Law School.
