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Trump administration officials criticized media outlets over Iran war coverage

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized CNN during a briefing and said the network would be better under new ownership. FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses over Iran war coverage. Trump called media outlets 'sick and demented' regarding reports on Iranian missiles hitting U.S. tanker planes.

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Axios regulatory threat to press freedom
Trump officials target media over Iran war reporting
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized CNN during a Friday briefing
reported by both outlets
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses over Iran war coverage
reported by Axios
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Trump called media outlets 'sick and demented' over Iran war coverage
reported by HuffPost
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CNN CEO Mark Thompson defended the network's journalism in a statement
reported by Axios
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Iranian missiles hit U.S. tanker planes
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