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fromConsequence
19 hours ago

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Wants TV Broadcasters to Air "America First" Coverage for Country's 250th Anniversary

FCC Chair Brandon Carr urged TV broadcasters to air increased American-themed programming for the 250th anniversary to promote civic education and national pride.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

FCC calls for more 'patriotic, pro-America' programming in runup to 250th anniversary

FCC urges broadcasters to air more patriotic, pro‑America programming for the U.S. 250th anniversary, including daily anthems, historical segments, and American composers.
#pledge-america-campaign
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
US politics

FCC calls on broadcasters to air 'pro-America content' for the country's 250th anniversary

fromThe Verge
2 days ago
US politics

FCC calls on broadcasters to air 'pro-America content' for the country's 250th anniversary

#first-amendment
#equal-time-rule
fromFortune
2 days ago
US politics

First, Colbert, now 'The View': Trump's FCC opens equal time investigation into political chat show | Fortune

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US politics

Ana Navarro Warns Future Dems Will Flip Trump's Selective' FCC Crackdown on Talk Radio: Let's See How Republicans Like It!'

fromFortune
2 days ago
US politics

First, Colbert, now 'The View': Trump's FCC opens equal time investigation into political chat show | Fortune

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US politics

Ana Navarro Warns Future Dems Will Flip Trump's Selective' FCC Crackdown on Talk Radio: Let's See How Republicans Like It!'

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

This Is a Huge Shift!' Mediaite's Luke Touma Explains Why James Talarico Is Being Cancelled' by MAGA

Shortly after the progressive candidate appeared on The View earlier this month, FCC Chair Brendan Carr confirmed that he's opening an investigation into the ABC show, telling Laura Ingraham, the days that these legacy media broadcasters get to decide what we can say, what we can think, who we can vote for are over. ABC hasn't publicly commented on the action.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

James Talarico Warns FCC Censorship' Is Coordinated Effort' by Powerful' to Control' Americans

James Talarico warned that the Trump administration and corporate media executives are coordinating with the FCC to control and censor what Americans watch.
fromPoynter
3 days ago

CBS keeps finding new ways to have a bad week - Poynter

It's true that Cooper has a ton of other jobs to keep him busy, most notably hosting a weeknight show on CNN. And, in his statement about leaving the news magazine show, Cooper said he wanted to spend more time with his family. (Don't people always say that?) But Status' Oliver Darcy also reported that "Cooper had grown increasingly uneasy with the rightward direction the network has charted under" CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and David Ellison's ownership of CBS' parent company, Paramount.
Media industry
#censorship
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
US politics

Trump admin tried to censor this pro-LGBTQ+ Stephen Colbert interview. It's backfiring big time. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
US politics

Trump admin tried to censor this pro-LGBTQ+ Stephen Colbert interview. It's backfiring big time. - LGBTQ Nation

#trump
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Crap!' Stephen Colbert Hits Back at CBS's Statement Denying Talarico Interview Was Pulled

Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking an interview with Rep. James Talarico, then released the interview on YouTube after CBS denied prohibiting the broadcast.
#media-regulation
#bad-bunny
#foia
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

FCC uses new, expedited method to settle Virginia pole dispute

The Rapid Broadband Assessment Team (RBAT) used its Accelerated Docket Process to resolve a dispute in Virginia that had slowed down and would have added costs to Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) projects in the state. RBAT is composed of staffers from the Enforcement and Wireline Competition bureaus. They oversaw the development of a case record that presented both sides' legal arguments. The process led to the issuance of an order within 60 days.
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#spacex
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fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

FCC aims to ensure "only living and lawful Americans" get Lifeline benefits

Dispute over deceased individuals enrolled in Lifeline prompts potential FCC penalties for California and debate over rule changes.
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

FCC celebrates faster, new unlicensed devices in the 6 GHz band

Today, we build on that foundation and offer more flexibility to support future innovations in the six gigahertz band, everything from compelling AR VR applications to short range, hot spots and much more, our consumers, our economy and our innovators will all be better off for today's decision,
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fromConsequence
1 month ago

FCC Head Adds Pressure to Jimmy Kimmel and Daily Show with New Guidance on Equal Time Rules

The FCC will reinterpret equal-time rules to limit talk-show interview exemptions, potentially requiring broadcasters to provide opposing political candidates airtime.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Are DJI Drones Still Banned?

The FCC barred imports of new foreign-made drones (including DJI), but existing drones remain legal to buy, own, and fly in the United States.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Net neutrality was back, until it wasn't

Net neutrality protections have repeatedly been enacted and overturned, leaving U.S. broadband regulation unstable amid legal and regulatory shifts.
#drones
#drone-ban
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
US politics

Trump administration's ban on foreign-made drones starts this week. You can say goodbye to new DJI models. | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
US politics

Trump administration's ban on foreign-made drones starts this week. You can say goodbye to new DJI models. | TechCrunch

fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Drones and Key Parts Over U.S. National Security Risks

It also noted that a further review by an Executive Branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise that was convened by the White House led to a "specific determination" that UAS and UAS critical component parts produced in foreign countries pose "unacceptable risks to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons."
Gadgets
#brendan-carr
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The FCC's foreign drone ban is here

The Federal Communications Commission banned new foreign-made drones and drone parts from U.S. import unless recommended by the DoD or DHS due to national security risks.
#broadband-labels
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Why a single word disappearing from the FCC's website matters for press freedom - Poynter

An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the Commission is the federal agency responsible for implementing and enforcing America's communications law and regulations.
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#free-speech
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Verizon refused to unlock man's iPhone, so he sued the carrier and won

Unlocking a phone allows it to be used with another carrier. Verizon, unlike other carriers, is required by the Federal Communications Commission to unlock phones shortly after they are activated on its network. Verizon gained significant benefits in exchange for agreeing to the unlocking requirement, first in 2008 when it purchased licenses to use 700 MHz spectrum that came with open access requirements and then in 2021 when it agreed to merger conditions to obtain approval for its purchase of TracFone.
Gadgets
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

FCC implements rule ending COVID-era Lifeline waiver extensions

denies a request by Lifeline providers to extend the FCC's COVID-era waiver of the program's non-usage rules.
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fromFortune
2 months ago

AT&T promised the government it won't pursue DEI. FCC commissioner warns it will be a 'stain to their reputation long into the future' | Fortune

AT&T told the FCC it does not and will not have DEI roles and says programs will remain open to all under Title VII.
#calea
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

Hackers attack radio gear to send fake signals

Unsecured internet-accessible Barix devices allow attackers to hijack studio-transmitter links, broadcast attacker-controlled audio, and misuse Emergency Alert System signals.
#broadcast-licenses
#telecom-cybersecurity
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
US politics

Despite Chinese hacks, Trump's FCC votes to scrap cybersecurity rules for phone and internet companies | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
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Despite Chinese hacks, Trump's FCC votes to scrap cybersecurity rules for phone and internet companies | TechCrunch

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fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

FCC votes to reverse telecom security rulemaking issued under Biden

FCC reversed a rule requiring telecoms to secure systems housing lawful surveillance requests after Chinese state-linked Salt Typhoon hacks; vote was 2-1 with one dissent.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US watchdog led by Trump ally investigates BBC Panorama edit of January 6 speech

FCC inquiry probes whether BBC's Panorama edited a Trump speech in breach of US rules, prompting resignations, apology and threatened $5bn lawsuit.
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

The FCC wants to roll back steps meant to stop a repeat of a massive telecom hack

The FCC plans to vote to roll back enhanced cybersecurity requirements imposed after the China-linked Salt Typhoon telecom hack.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

"How about no": FCC boss Brendan Carr says he won't end news distortion probes

The news distortion policy is no longer justifiable under today's First Amendment doctrine and no longer necessary in today's media environment... The Commission should repeal the policy in full and recognize that it may not investigate or penalize broadcasters for 'distorting,' 'slanting,' or 'staging' the news, unless the broadcast at issue independently meets the high standard for broadcasting a dangerous hoax under 47 C.F.R. § 73.1217,
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fromNieman Lab
3 months ago

A bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners wants to take away Brendan Carr's biggest weapon against journalism

The FCC cannot constitutionally police broadcasters' speech for bias or falsity under the news distortion policy.
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Will DJI drones soon be banned in the US? Here's what we know

The FCC has voted that it can now retroactively add devices and components to its list of prohibited equipment that pose "an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States." Currently, that list includes just under a dozen companies like Huawei, ZTE, AO Kaspersky Lab, and Pacific Networks Corp.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Democrats slam FCC's decision to 'gut' prison phone call price caps

Senate Democrats are urging the Federal Communications Commission to enforce a rule that would lower the price of prison phone and video calls. In a letter led by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), several Democrats, including Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), among others, criticize FCC Chair Brendan Carr's efforts to "effectively gut" a final rule to implement a cap on exorbitant fees.
Law
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

The FCC just gave itself the power to make a DJI drone ban stick

The FCC authorized retroactive bans on previously approved gadgets and radio components from companies deemed national security risks, potentially barring new DJI imports after December 23.
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Meta repents again to Republicans in hearing over moderation, while Google stands its ground

Meta acknowledged regret for not resisting government requests to remove misinformation; Google defended its content request process; FCC Chair Brendan Carr did not appear.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

FCC to vote on reversing telecom security rulemakings next month

The FCC will likely repeal late-administration rules requiring stronger security for telecom wiretap request systems following Chinese state-linked hacks.
Television
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Spike in Disney+ cancellations after Kimmel suspension

Disney+ and Hulu cancellation rates doubled in September after Jimmy Kimmel's brief suspension, resulting in roughly seven million subscriber cancellations combined.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

FCC initiates process to ban Hong Kong Telecom in US

FCC initiated a procedural move to ban Hong Kong Telecom from U.S. networks over national-security concerns tied to its affiliation with China Unicom.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

ISPs angry about California law that lets renters opt out of forced payments

When Rosenworcel proposed a federal opt-out rule last year, the FCC said it would "increase competition for communications service in these buildings by making it more profitable for competitive providers to deploy service in buildings where it is currently too expensive to serve consumers because tenants are required to take a certain provider's service." But the proposal was nixed in January 2025 by Chairman Brendan Carr, shortly after President Trump elevated Carr to the FCC's top slot.
California
#jimmy-kimmel
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Media industry

JUST IN: Sinclair Agrees to Stop Preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! After Failing to Get Disney to Budge

Sinclair will end its preemption and return Jimmy Kimmel Live! to Sinclair-owned ABC affiliates after an earlier suspension and partial blackout triggered by Kimmel's comments.
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago
US politics

How Did Trump and Others React to Jimmy Kimmel's Return?

President Trump attacked ABC's rehiring of Jimmy Kimmel, alleged it constituted an illegal campaign contribution, and threatened legal action while criticizing Kimmel's ratings.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Cruz wants to make it easier for Americans to get damages for government censorship

Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX) was one of a handful of Republicans to speak out against the "mafioso"-like comments Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr issued ahead of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension last month. Now, he's hoping the liberal outrage over government censorship will fuel bipartisan support for a new bill letting Americans sue over speech violations. Cruz plans to introduce the bill in the coming weeks, he told The Wall Street Journal in an interview.
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#snl
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

FCC Makes Three Moves to Expedite Network Deployment

The FCC said it will seek comment on how wireline infrastructure deployment can be accelerated by using Section 253 of the Communications Act. The Act, according to the FCC, 'precludes state and local governments from imposing requirements that prohibit or effectively prohibit the provision of telecommunications service.' Currently, the FCC says that providers must obtain authorization from state and local governments to deploy facilities and provide service.
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fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

FCC Eliminates Wi-Fi on School Buses and Outside Schools and Libraries

The ruling said that using E-Rate for such funding "both exceeds the FCC's statutory authority and does not promote sound policy choices." The dismantling of the school bus Wi-Fi program began in early September, when FCC Chairman Brendan Carr introduced the declarative ruling. At the time, he said that the program had a record of "poor stewardship of scarce funds, and invited waste, fraud, and abuse."
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#media-consolidation
Television
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Nexstar and Sinclair Lost Their Game of Chicken

Consolidated broadcast-station groups pressured ABC into suspending Jimmy Kimmel, but the network ultimately reasserted control and affiliates restored the show.
#donald-trump
fromFortune
4 months ago
US politics

Trump slams Jimmy Kimmel's return, says 'we're going to test ABC out on this' because 'last time I went after them, they gave me $16 million' | Fortune

fromFortune
4 months ago
US politics

Trump slams Jimmy Kimmel's return, says 'we're going to test ABC out on this' because 'last time I went after them, they gave me $16 million' | Fortune

Television
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel Made His Return. His Monologue Was Revealing.

Jimmy Kimmel apologized on his show's return, urged unity after suspension prompted by a joke about Charlie Kirk's assassination and FCC and Disney pressure.
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