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ReutersSep 13, 2026Wire Service

Republican senator's TV interview passes muster with FCC's Carr even though Democratic candidate's does not

The FCC said Cruz’s ESPN appearance was outside equal-time requirements because he was not a candidate and appeared on cable television.

Republican senator's TV interview passes muster with FCC's Carr even though Democratic candidate's does not
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Senator Ted Cruz’s ESPN appearance did not trigger equal-time rules, while the agency had warned ABC about James Talarico’s interview with Jimmy Kimmel.

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