Comcast’s DEI policies face federal scrutiny

Comcast’s DEI policies face federal scrutiny as FCC opens investigation
Noting an executive order by President Trump, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a letter to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts that the agency is probing both Comcast and NBCUniversal.
FCC head seeks investigation of NBCUniversal over DEI efforts
The head of the Federal Communications Commission said he is seeking an investigation of NBCUniversal and its parent company Comcast over the firm's corporate diversity initiatives. In a post on X, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he is concerned the companies "may be promoting invidious forms of DEI that do not comply with FCC regulations & civil rights laws.
FCC Launches Investigation into NBC News' Parent Company Over DEI Programs
The FCC does not have direct jurisdiction over NBCUniversal properties, but the news division could be affected by the outcome of the investigation as Comcast's cable and high-spe
FCC to launch investigation into Comcast and NBCUniversal's DEI policies
Carr claimed the goal of the investigation was to "ensure" the companies "are not promoting invidious forms of discrimination in violation of FCC and civil rights laws.”
FCC chair demands investigation into Comcast, NBCUniversal over DEI practices
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter Tuesday to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts about his concerns.
FCC Chair Carr Opens Investigation of DEI Efforts at Comcast, NBCU
Following a widespread crackdown on DEI programs at Federal government agencies by the Trump Administration, the Federal Communications Commission Chair Branden Carr is now arguing that the FCC has the authority to end DEI programs at any entity the Commission regulates and has asked the Enforcement Bureau to launch an investigation into DEI programs at Comcast and NBCUniversal.
FCC to Open Probe Into NBC-Parent Comcast Over Promotion of DEI Programs
Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr told NBC News-parent Comcast it is opening a probe into the company's promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
F.C.C. Chair Orders Investigation Into Comcast’s D.E.I. Practices
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has ordered an investigation into the diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Comcast, the parent company of NBC News and Universal Studios.
FCC launches effort to 'root out' DEI programs, beginning with Comcast
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is concerned that diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Comcast and NBCUniversal fostered discrimination, which is forbidden under FCC rules and federal laws.
Comcast and NBCUniversal receive FCC inquiry on DEI initiatives
The Federal Communications Commission has sent a letter to Comcast inquiring about its DEI practices, a company spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Targets Comcast As Part Of Broader Effort To Investigate Corporate DEI Policies
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has launched an investigation of Comcast‘s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, claiming that the programs may violate equal employment opportunity laws. A Comcast spokesperson said,
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