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The FCC has historically limited its approach to enforcing regulations solely on proven misconduct pertaining to misinformation, emphasizing a clear distinction between editorial opinion and news reporting. However, Carr’s current tactics illustrate a departure from that principle, requiring media organizations to defend their decisions rather than proving wrongdoing from the FCC’s side. This paradigm shift raises alarms about the consequences for the freedom of speech and the potential chilling effect on investigative journalism.