The Latest Breaking News from FCC

The Week Ahead (Oct. 26–Nov. 1): German President to Visit China; Fed to Decide on Rates

U.S. FCC to vote on banning electronics tested by Chinese labs, EU to implement financing ban on renewable projects using Chinese inverters

Caixin Global · Oct 23

The Swamp King

Plus: The internet nearly crashed, the White House keeps threatening media outlets for doing their jobs, and more...

Reason · Oct 22

Corporate ‘orbital data centre’ proposals are dangerous for humanity

SpaceX has started a trend. More American companies are betting that they can beat the laws of physics by launching thousands of enormous satellites to create orbital “AI data centres” with names like Cowboy Space’s Stampede.

The Conversation · Oct 21

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Prison phone calls, volcanic eruptions, and animal testing.

Reason · Oct 9

SpaceX's Spectrum Deal Could Improve Your Mobile Coverage, but One Hurdle Remains

SpaceX's proposed 800 MHz spectrum deal could expand Starlink Mobile coverage in the US, but FCC approval and further network development are still needed.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9

Supreme Court asked to weigh political ad rates

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to step into a lower court dispute over television advertising rates paid by political candidates and joint fundraising committees weeks before the midterm elections. The application asked the justices to set aside a 2-1 ruling issued Wednesday by the U.S. Court…

Roll Call · Oct 8

FCC Has 'Our Head on the Guillotine,' Disney Tells Federal Judge

Disney asked a federal court to end the FCC's investigation of its ABC broadcast licenses, which it has called "pretextual" and "retaliatory."

Reason · Oct 7

Disney accuses Trump officials of ‘blatant violations’ of constitution amid FCC battle

Lawyers tell judge ABC being unfairly targeted as US regulator seeks review of network’s local TV station licenses

The Guardian - US · Oct 6

Paramount and Warner Bros complete merger to form Hollywood giant Skydance

Two of America’s oldest film studios have completed their merger, bringing CNN, HBO and franchises including The Godfather and Harry Potter under one roof.

Euronews · Oct 6

Paramount and Warner Bros. to become one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here's how we got here

Skydance-owned Paramount is expected to close its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros

The Independent UK · Oct 6