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TechScape: Betting markets come for everything – and the FBI comes for a betting market

This week in tech news, online predictors are riding high after a slew of accurate US election wagers. Plus, Trump and Musk try to weaponize the communications regulator•

The Guardian - UK

Carr’s FCC plan heading for ‘buzz saw’ of Big Tech opposition - Roll Call

Brendan Carr, nominee for chair of the Federal Communications Commission, has called for the agency to clamp down on social media companies.

Roll Call

Trump’s pick for FCC chair wants to eliminate the law that protects social media companies from legal consequences for posts on their platforms

Section 230 lets social media companies like Meta, X, and TikTok bear no legal responsibility for content users post on their platforms.

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Trump's Pick To Run the FCC Wants To Restrict the Editorial Discretion of Social Media Platforms

"Reining in Big Tech," Brendan Carr says, requires scrapping liability protections and restricting moderation decisions.

Reason

Project 2025 author tapped to lead FCC

Brendan Carr said he will “dismantle the censorship cartel” led by Big Tech and restore free speech

Salon

Trump's Pick To Lead FCC Vows To Gut Agency's DEI Program

'Starting next year, the FCC will end its promotion of DEI," agency Commissioner Brendan Carr said on social media.

International Business Times

Brendan Carr Appointed FCC Chairman, Vows To Tackle Censorship

Brendan Carr, FCC nominee, aims to combat censorship, prioritize free speech, and address national security concerns.

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Johnson steels for crucial House speaker vote as Trump rages on about ‘laughing stock’ America: Live

President-elect‘s House ally battling for re-election as Congress reconvenes on Friday

The Independent UK

FCC To End Focus On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

Brendan Carr, FCC chairman nominee, to shift focus from DEI to 100% broadband policy.

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Matt Gaetz ‘paid for sex’, says lawyer for two women who testified to House committee – as it happened

This live coverage has ended. Thanks for following along. You can read our full story on the latest allegations against Matt Gaetz below:

The Guardian - AU

Trump picks Big Tech critic who wrote ‘Project 2025’ chapter to lead FCC

Republican Brendan Carr has accused major tech platforms of operating a ‘censorship cartel’.

Al Jazeera

Trump Taps Big Tech Critic Carr To Lead US Communications Agency

US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Republican Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk-backed critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling him a "warrior for Free Speech" in a statement on Sunday.

International Business Times

Brendan Carr Appointed As Chairman Of FCC By President Trump

President-elect Donald Trump appoints Brendan Carr as FCC Chairman, recognizing his expertise in telecommunications policy and regulation.

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How Elon Musk’s $130 million investment in Trump's victory could reap a huge payoff for Tesla and the rest of his business empire

The world's richest person could get a lot of help with contracts and regulatory headaches during the Trump administration.

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Reason

Abolish the FCC's Equal Time Rule Before the Next Election

The decades-old regulation imposes burdens that no other media outlets are subject to.

Salon

Harris' SNL stint caused issues for NBC

"The purpose of the rule is to avoid exactly this type of biased and partisan conduct"

The Guardian - US

NBC gives Trump equal air time after complaint over Harris SNL appearance

Broadcaster says ex-president’s address to voters after Nascar race on Sunday complied with federal fairness rules

Latin Times

NBC Appears to Give Trump 'Equal Time' After FCC Commish Calls Kamala Harris' SNL Bit 'Clear and Blatant' Rule Break

The network aired a short video message from the former president on Sunday evening after Kamala Harris' appearance on "SNL"

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The Independent UK

Trump gets ‘equal time’ from NBC during NFL game after Harris’s SNL skit

Trump’s ad came a day after Harris poked fun at him during a surprise cameo on SNL

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FCC Commissioner Calls For Investigation Into SNL Appearance

FCC commissioner criticizes 'Saturday Night Live' for featuring Kamala Harris without offering equal time to other candidates, potentially violating equal-...

The Guardian - US

FCC regulator claims Harris appearance on SNL violates ‘equal time’ rule

Commissioner says appearance on show ‘is a clear and blatant effort to evade the FCC’s Equal Time rule’

Reason

Trump Thinks News Outlets Should Lose Their Broadcast Licenses, Even When They Have None

Despite his cluelessness, the former president's inclination to punish constitutionally protected speech reflects his authoritarian disregard for civil liberties.

Latin Times

House Republicans Push to Protect Key MAGA Ally Elon Musk's Starlink Contracts

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer is accusing the FCC of revoking Musk's contracts with the agency for political purposes

The Independent UK

‘Simple-minded, underqualified white man’: Jasmine Crockett is back at it with the one-liners

‘This election is the best example of why y’all are so afraid of diversity, equity and inclusion,’ Rep Crockett slammed

TV Tech

FCC Orders $3.3M in Fines Against 113 TV Stations for `Kid Vid’ Violations

Fines for 19 different station groups include $2,652,000 from Sinclair and $182,000 from Nexstar

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