No, the government is not trying to muzzle one of the most famous comedians in America because he made a vulgar joke about President Trump. Despite all of Friday's social media chatter and conflicting news headlines, the FCC is doing exactly what it always does. On Thursday, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai was asked on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT if Colbert's comments violated FCC decency rules. Word that the FCC is looking into Colbert's comments may seem to some like blow back against the host for going after the president. But Colbert's joke about Trump and Putin was bleeped out and broadcast late at night.

Source: CNN May 06, 2017 01:41 UTC