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The FCC wants to ban Chinese tech from the undersea cables that connect the U.S. to the rest of the world — proposed new rules would 'secure cables against foreign adversaries'

The FCC announced yesterday that it plans to vote on new rules "to unleash submarine cable investment to accelerate the buildout of AI infrastructure, while securing cables against foreign adversaries, like China.

Tom’s Hardware

The FCC takes on a new role: DEI regulator

The Federal Communications Commission is using its power over mergers and acquisitions to get companies to ditch their DEI programs.

Fortune

The Trump administration is using the FCC in an ‘unprecedented’ way to advance its anti-DEI agenda

The Trump administration is getting creative when it comes to using agencies to advance its crack down against DEI programs.

Fortune

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By Settling Trump's Laughable Lawsuit Against CBS, Paramount Strikes a Blow at Freedom of the Press

The company's surrender to Trump's extortion vindicates his strategy of using frivolous litigation and his presidential powers to punish constitutionally protected speech.

Reason

If Brendan Carr Cares About Free Speech, He Should Make These Changes at the FCC

Now is the perfect time for the FCC to change its precedent to comply with the First Amendment.

Reason

John Oliver to the press: ‘Don’t comply with Trump’s ridiculous demands’

The Last Week Tonight host warned about the president’s attacks on the media and the growth of authoritarianism

The Guardian - US

What Is the '60 Minutes' Controversy and Why Is Stephen Colbert Calling Out CBS Over Trump Coverage?

Colbert's remarks came as 60 Minutes continued to air stories critical of Trump's actions—something the president has repeatedly condemned.

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Trump 100 days: White House action plan makes Project 2025 look mild

Donald Trump tried to distance himself from the radical rightwing blueprint for government during the campaign but its prescriptions are all over the administration’s agenda

The Guardian - US

DOJ tees up process to jail journalists

Democrats had a chance to stop this crackdown on press freedom before it happened

Salon

The worth of "60 Minutes"' legacy

We should rewatch the SLAPP Suits episode of "Last Week Tonight" in the context of Trump's threat to press freedoms

Salon

Trump's Actions Contradict His Avowed Commitment to First Amendment Rights

The president has launched a multifaceted crusade against speech that offends him.

Reason

Trump’s FCC chair blasts MSNBC for ‘news distortion’ and refusal to call deported man a ‘violent’ MS-13 member

‘Comcast outlets spent days misleading the American public—implying that Abrego Garcia was merely a law abiding U.S. citizen, just a regular ‘Maryland man.’ When the truth comes out, they ignore it,’ Brendan Carr tweeted on Wednesday night

The Independent UK

Trump calls on FCC chair to impose ‘maximum fines and punishment’ on Paramount’s CBS over 60 Minutes

Donald Trump took issue with its 60 Minutes news program after it aired two segments regarding the war in Ukraine and his plan to annex Denmark’s autonomous territory of Greenland.

Fortune

Trump threatens CBS with ‘substantial punishment’ over latest 60 Minutes broadcast

President Donald Trump railed against the newsmagazine for running segments on his annexation threats against Greenland and the Trump administration’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war

The Independent UK

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Trump Loyalist Sports 'Troubling' Trump Golden Bust Lapel Pin: 'Makes It Easier to Recognize Cult Members'

A Trump-shaped lapel pin worn by FCC Chairman has left critics warning it represents a dangerous drift toward authoritarian-style loyalty displays.

The Guardian - US

Dear Disney: don’t cave to Trump. We need you to shape dreams for kids everywhere

Maga is coming after the House of Mouse with a cynical attack on its diversity policies. Disney can – and should – fight back

Barchart

Disney CEO Bob Iger Said ‘Our Job is Not to Advance Any Kind of Agenda’ but Snow White’s $115 Million Loss and an FCC Investigation Might Signal a Turning Point

Disney, under CEO Bob Iger, is facing mounting financial and reputational pressure as box office flops like Snow White, political controversies, and a federal investigation into its DEI practices fuel investor concerns and challenge the company’s efforts to refocus on entertainment over ideology.

Reason

FCC Chair Investigates Disney Over Potential Past and Present DEI Policies

Disney scaled back DEI policies this year. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr still opened an investigation.

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The Independent UK

Trump admin threatens to pull ABC’s broadcast license over Disney’s DEI practices

A probe into Disney is the latest in a series of efforts by the Trump administration to curb DEI practices

Euronews

US communications regulator investigates Disney over DEI practices

FCC chief Brendan Carr investigates The Walt Disney Company as Trump moves to eliminate all manner of DEI efforts across both public and private sectors.

The Guardian - US

FCC to investigate Disney and ABC over potential violation in diversity practices

Federal Communications Commission says its DEI efforts may breach equal employment opportunity regulations

Reason

Federal Judge Tosses Defamation Lawsuit Against NewsGuard

The self-styled watchdog site ranks news outlets' reliability, which has rankled those on both the right and left.

The Independent UK

‘Livid’ Rupert Murdoch reportedly ‘berated’ Wall Street Journal editor for article promoting former CNN reporter’s newsletter

Rupert Murdoch was apparently outraged that the newspaper he owns published a piece that touted the success of a newsletter recently launched by former CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy, a longtime critic of Murdoch and Fox News

Reason

The FCC's Show Trial Against CBS Is a Political Power Play

The commission’s partisan “news distortion” probe is trampling the First Amendment to pressure the press.

The Independent UK

FCC chair sends letter to Google inquiring if YouTube TV ‘discriminates against faith-based programming’

Brendan Carr calls for briefing by Google amid ‘concerning allegations’ that ‘come at a time when American public discourse has experienced an unprecedented — and unacceptable—surge in censorship’

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