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Late-night TV thrust into political fight over FCC's 'equal time' rule

Late-night television has become the latest battleground in a growing political dispute over how federal regulators police campaign coverage.

FCC chair brushes off Kimmel, Colbert outrage over latest policy push

In an interview with Fox New Digital, FCC Chair Brendan Carr spoke about the policy push requiring broadcast networks to adhere to the "statutory equal opportunities requirement."

What's the equal time rule at the heart of the Colbert-CBS dispute?

The nearly century-old rule requires broadcasters to give equal opportunity to candidates who are running for the same position. Talk shows have long been exempt, but the FCC under Trump is changing that,
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Stephen Colbert asks Seth Meyers for help landing “SNL” job after “Late Show ”ends: 'Is Lorne here?'

Hey, Lorne Michaels! Stephen Colbert wants to make the move from the Ed Sullivan Theater to Studio 8H. While visiting Late Night on Tuesday, the comedian and author asked host Seth Meyers if he could help him land a new gig at Saturday Night Live after The ...

James Talarico, Whose Stephen Colbert Interview Was Sidelined For Broadcast By CBS, To Raise Money At L.A. Event

James Talarico, the Texas state representative whose appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was restricted by CBS from its airwaves, will be in Los Angeles on Thursday for a fundraiser. Talarico is running for U.