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A Monitor in the Newsroom: Why the CBS "Bias Ombudsman" Sets a Dangerous First

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr says a “bias monitor” will be embedded at CBS. It’s a move without precedent—and with serious First Amendment implications.

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Rob Archer
Jul 30, 2025
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UPDATE: According to Snopes, the “bias monitor” ombudsman will not report to President Trump, but instead will report to the president of the new network, Jeff Shell. What still has not been clarified is who will appoint the ombudsman, the company or the FCC.

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