FCC warns US broadcasters their licenses are a privilege, not a right

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a warning to U.S. broadcasters that their licenses are a privilege, not a right, and ordered TV and radio stations to review their current practices to ensure they align with public interest obligations. The agency's directive signals a renewed regulatory push to hold broadcasters accountable for serving their communities as a condition of maintaining their licenses.

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