Communications Decency Act

GOP Lawmaker Demands Probe of NFL, NBC Over “Indecent” Bad Bunny Super Bowl Show

Representative Andy Ogles has called for an immediate inquiry into the NFL and NBCUniversal regarding their “prior knowledge, review, and approval” of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, which he alleged contained “sexually explicit lyrical themes and suggestive choreography.” Ogles specifically cited songs like “Safaera” and “Yo Perreo Sola,” claiming their content would be “readily apparent across any language barrier.” He requested the House Energy and Commerce Committee investigate the extent of executives’ and producers’ knowledge, the review processes, and whether safeguards were disregarded. Another congressman, Rep. Randy Fine, also asserted the performance was “illegal” and indicated he would urge the FCC to take action against the involved parties.

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Trump’s FCC Pick Seeks to End Social Media Liability Shield

Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump’s FCC nominee and a long-time critic of Big Tech, advocates for repealing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. This provision shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content, a point of contention for Carr who believes it creates an unacceptable power imbalance. Carr’s views, detailed in the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, align with both Trump’s and Biden’s stated desires to reform or eliminate Section 230, despite differing motivations. Repealing Section 230 enjoys bipartisan support, though legislative progress remains slow.

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