# FCC dispute over Texas Senate candidate interview > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fcc-dispute-over-texas-senate-candidate-interview > Updated: 2026-09-13T02:07:11.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2. A dispute has emerged between late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the broadcast of a political interview. Kimmel moved his interview with Talarico to YouTube, alleging that the FCC, under Chairman Brendan Carr, threatened ABC and its affiliates over editorial decisions. Kimmel cited recent guidance suggesting late-night shows may no longer be exempt from equal-time rules, which require broadcasters to provide comparable airtime to opposing political candidates. The White House has denied these allegations, accusing Kimmel of creating a false narrative. In response, Chairman Carr accused Talarico of orchestrating a “hoax” to drive clicks and donations, suggesting the candidate is exploiting public misunderstanding of federal statutes. Talarico has characterized the FCC’s enforcement of the rule as government censorship and “cancel culture,” describing the YouTube footage as “the interview Trump’s FCC doesn’t want you to see.” The interview has since garnered nearly 7 million views on YouTube. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Brendan Carr accuses James Talarico of running a hoax FCC Chairman Brendan Carr accused Texas Senate candidate James Talarico of running a “hoax” regarding a YouTube interview with Jimmy Kimmel, which Talarico claims is a result of government censorship. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brendan-carr-accuses-james-talarico-of-running-a-hoax ### 2026-09-10: James Talarico interview moved to YouTube following alleged FCC threats Jimmy Kimmel moved his interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico to YouTube, alleging FCC pressure and threats against ABC regarding equal-time rule enforcement. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/james-talarico-addresses-past-comments-on-sex-and-capitalism --- Cite as: FCC dispute over Texas Senate candidate interview. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fcc-dispute-over-texas-senate-candidate-interview