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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.

Reason

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’

The Independent UK

The FCC is creating a security council to bolster US defenses against cyberattacks

‘Persistent’ threats are the target for the new FCC chair.

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FCC incoming chief questions whether YouTube TV discriminates against faith-based programming

“American public discourse has experienced an unprecedented surge in censorship.”

Fortune

The legacy news media is shaking apart

Broadcast news anchors are leaving and critics like Joy Reid have been fired. Can the news as we know it survive?

Salon

‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: One startup is trying to use Trump’s anti-regulation rhetoric to get an enforcement action reversed

Telnyx, an internet voice call carrier, is trying to use Trump’s anti-regulation agenda to get an enforcement action by the FCC overturned.

Fortune

Weaponizing the FCC saves Fox News

The selective weaponization of the FCC is one of Trump's most powerful tools

Salon

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr Wants More Control Over Social Media

Carr advocates greater control over social media by federal regulators, despite a reputation for supporting free speech.

Reason

‘A true free-speech emergency’: alarm over Trump’s ‘chilling’ attacks on media

Warning comes as FCC, chaired by Trump ally and Project 2025 author, orders investigations into US media groups

The Guardian - US

Trump called the press ‘the enemy of the people’. Now it’s time to defend ourselves

The one-time defiance and solidarity of publications across the political aisle is strained as outlets cave to Trump’s threats

The Guardian - US

PBS caves to Trump closing its DEI office and seeing its staff leave the company

‘PBS will continue to reflect all of America and remain a welcoming place for everyone,’ a spokesperson said

The Independent UK

Trump accused of leading a ‘multipronged’ attack on US media

While Trump regularly targets those critical of him, his attacks on the US press have escalated since he was elected.

Al Jazeera

Trump Beefs Up '60 Minutes' Lawsuit, Demands $20 Billion From CBS

President Donald Trump has amended his $10 billion lawsuit against CBS News, demanding $20 billion in damages and claiming the company edited a segment with Vice President Kamala Harris to help improve her chances of winning the presidential election.

Latin Times

Experts see ‘hallmarks of government censorship’ in FCC’s latest investigation of radio station

‘This is troubling on many fronts and will have a severe chilling effect on how news organizations do their jobs,’ one press freedom advocate told The Independent.

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Trump Admin Launches Federal Investigation of Radio Station for Reporting on ICE Activities on Air

A San Francisco radio station is being investigated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for coverage of immigration enforcement that some conservative critics are saying placed law enforcement officers "at serious risk"

Salon

FCC threatens outlet over ICE reporting

FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a Project 2025 contributor, told Fox News that the outlet's reporting was "concerning"

Reason

Trump Is Flat-Out Lying About the 60 Minutes Interview With Harris

The full transcript shows the president's complaints about the editing of the interview are not just wildly hyperbolic and legally groundless. They are demonstrably false.

The Independent UK

CBS News posts raw video and transcript of 60 Minutes interview requested by FCC

The video and transcript s’how – consistent with 60 Minutes' repeated assurances to the public – that the 60 Minutes broadcast was not doctored or deceitful,’ CBS News said in a statement

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How the FCC's 'Warrior for Free Speech' Became Our Censor in Chief

Brendan Carr has a clear record of threatening to suppress constitutionally protected speech.

Reason

Why Is Paramount So Keen To Settle Trump's Laughable Lawsuit Against CBS?

The company is worried that the president's complaints about a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris could block a pending merger.

The Independent UK

Will CBS News' parent company settle Trump’s ‘frivolous’ 60 Minutes lawsuit to secure huge merger?

Paramount head Shari Redstone stands to clear billions of dollars once the merger with Skydance Media goes through.

The Guardian - US

Trump will change the face of US food policy. These are the players to watch

The industry ties and policy backgrounds of these officials and cabinet nominees are varied – and often contradictory

Salon

Trump's FCC investigating NPR, PBS

FCC head and Project 2025 contributor Brendan Carr says the broadcasters' stations could be breaking ad laws

Latin Times

Trump FCC Chairman Tells NPR and PBS to Prepare for Federal Investigation

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has ordered an investigation into whether or not NPR and PBS member stations recognized financial sponsors on air, which would violate government rules.

The Guardian - US

Tracking Trump cabinet confirmations – so far

Donald Trump’s picks for top posts in his administration have tested the loyalty of Senate Republicans

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