Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Ben Ray Lujn and Congresswomen Doris Matsui, Nanette Barragn, and Jennifer L. McClellan, introduced the Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act to prevent FCC retaliation against broadcasters based on viewpoints. The move responds to President TrumpÕs executive order increasing White House oversight of independent agencies, including the FCC. Democrats criticized FCC Chairman Brendan CarrÕs investigations targeting ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, and NPR while excluding Fox. Rep. Matsui warned of TrumpÕs intent “to intimidate and silence broadcast media,” while Sen. Lujn stressed that “free speech and freedom of the press is a pillar of our democracy.” Commissioner Nathan Simington denied partisan enforcement, stating, “We donÕt have a Ministry of Truth.” The bill, backed by the ACLU and others, preserves FCC authority over obscenity, fraud, and incitement but aims to curb political influence. Democrats vow to protect press freedom against government interference.