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FCC chair suggests agency isn't independent, word cut from mission statement

The statement speaks to a broader trend of regulatory agencies losing power to the executive branch during the Trump era.

Axios

Senators press FCC's Carr in wake of Kimmel controversy - Roll Call

Senate Commerce Committee Democrats pushed Carr over comments that appeared to threaten local TV affiliates' licenses.

Roll Call

‘It’s not a coincidence’: journalists of color on being laid off amid Trump’s anti-DEI push

Black and brown former employees from CBS, NBC and Teen Vogue talk about the effects of being let go

The Guardian - US

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Musk Slams EU Fine As 'Bulls--t', Demands EU Be Abolished Over 'Deceptive' Rule

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, was fined the European Union. Now, the tech billionaire wants the Union abolished.

International Business Times UK

Ayn Rand Denounced the FCC's 'Public Interest' Censorship More Than 60 Years Ago

In her 1962 essay "Have Gun, Will Nudge," Rand foresaw how government officials would seek to silence people they don't like.

Reason

Trump once again steps up attacks on TV networks as he threatens to revoke licenses

The Guardian - US

Trump says he opposes lifting broadcast ownership cap, defying his FCC

President Trump said he "would not be happy" if the FCC lifted ownership caps.

Axios

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Trump Shouts 'No TV Network Expansion!' — How a Saudi-WBD Deal Could Exploit It

Donald Trump opposes US TV network expansion amid merger talks, warning it could increase left-wing influence. A Paramount-Warner Bros. deal could reshape media power dynamics.

International Business Times UK

Meet the conservative lawyer causing headaches for major news networks

Critics are concerned that Daniel Suhr, the head of a conservative legal group, may be pulling the strings behind many of the Trump FCC’s moves

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel accuses Trump of trying to get him fired and tells him: ‘Quiet, piggy’

‘You’ve done this before,’ comedian told president, who ranted about Kimmel online and demanded his firing

The Guardian - US

White House discussed axing CNN hosts that Trump hates with Larry Ellison as part of takeover talks, report says

Paramount has prepared a bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery, CNN’s parent company

The Independent UK

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

Brendan Carr, head of FCC, asks if programme ever aired in US which is seen as key to any future litigation

The Guardian - UK

Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks

Exclusive: Senior officials indicated favorability toward Paramount Skydance acquiring Warner Bros Discovery

The Guardian - US

A Reporter's Unwelcome Questions Provoke Yet Another Trump Threat To Yank Broadcast Licenses

The president thinks TV networks have a legal obligation to cover him the way he prefers. The FCC's chairman seems to agree.

Reason

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We Got This Covered

‘Your news is so fake’: Trump calls for ABC to lose broadcast licenses over a single question, but an FCC commissioner just stepped in

Zero chance it happens, though.

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel blasts Trump over ‘quiet, piggy’ outburst aimed at female reporter

‘Every time he gets asked about Jeffrey Epstein, he loses his mind,’ Kimmel said of Trump’s viral reaction to a reporter on Air Force One last week

International Business Times UK

Trump Threatens to Revoke ABC's License Over Reporter's 'Attitude' and Questions on Epstein Files

US President Donald Trump lashed out at an ABC reporter and threatened to revoke the network's licence, citing both the reporter's 'attitude' and the network's news as 'fake and wrong.'

Cinemablend

Seth Meyers Sounded Off About Trump Calling For Late Night To Get Canceled… After Airing Repeat Episode He’d Already Complained About

POTUS has come for Seth Meyers on multiple occasions.

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The Mary Sue

We all should be afraid of what Trump is trying to do to Seth Meyers

It appears that the lesson was not learned with Jimmy Kimmel, but that’s hardly a surprise. Now, Seth Meyers is in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump and the FCC.

International Business Times UK

First Jimmy Kimmel, Now Seth Mayers: Here's Why Donald Trump Wants the NBC Host Fired

Trump demands NBC fire Seth Meyers, calling him 'deranged' after the network renewed his contract through 2028, raising free speech and political pressure concerns.

The Guardian - US

What’s in a name? MS NOW – formerly MSNBC – will soon find out

On Saturday, after nearly 30 years, the liberal network will officially change its name

Reason

5 Legal Reforms To Consider as Government Officials Lean on Critics

FIRE suggests laws to trim FCC power and protect free expression.

The Guardian - AU

Oscar Isaac says he would only do Star Wars again if Disney doesn’t ‘succumb to fascism’

Star Wars actor said he was ‘not so open to working with Disney’ in interview two days after the company suspended Jimmy Kimmel

Cinemablend

Oscar Isaac Gave A Surprisingly Blunt Update On Where He Stands With Reprising Characters Like Poe Dameron And Moon Knight For Disney

Oscar Isaac pulls no punches when discussing working for Disney again in the future.

The Guardian - US

Joy Reid on her ouster from MSNBC: ‘In this moment, not being a part of corporate media is a gift’

After the ex-host of the ReidOut was forced out in February, she launched her own streaming show on YouTube

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