Supreme Court takes case that could strip FCC of authority to issue fines
The Supreme Court will decide if the FCC's authority to fine carriers for selling customers' location data violates the Seventh Amendment jury-trial right.
Fox's Kat Timpf Recalls Jimmy Kimmel's Sister Telling Her To F**k Off and Die' as She Defends Late Night Host
Jimmy Kimmel faced suspension and affiliate preemptions after controversial remarks, prompting debate over FCC authority, network actions, and calls for apology from broadcasters.
FCC Commissioner Rebukes Agency's Chair, Says We Don't Have the Authority' To Retaliate Against Broadcasters
The FCC lacks authority to revoke broadcasters' licenses or censor on-air content; threats to punish networks or talent for speech are legally unfounded.