The Latest Breaking News from FCC

FCC orders review of ABC's broadcast licenses

The review comes shortly after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump condemned ABC for a joke made by its late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

Axios · Apr 28

Paramount Warner Bros Acquisition Advances as FCC Reviews Foreign Investment Plan

Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investment as its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition moves forward.

International Business Times · Apr 28

Kimmel's 'Expectant Widow' Joke Puts Eight ABC Stations at Risk as FCC Escalates

FCC orders Disney's TV stations to renew licenses early, escalating tensions with Trump. Critics say the move challenges First Amendment rights and signals government overreach.

International Business Times UK · Apr 28

George Clooney backs Jimmy Kimmel after Trump and First Lady call for comedian’s firing over ‘widow’ joke

Kimmel has faced backlash for joking that Melania had the glow of an ‘expectant widow’ days before the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Jimmy Kimmel backlash intensifies as FCC orders ABC to renew broadcast licenses early

ABC has been under pressure since Kimmel made a ‘widow’ joke about Melania Trump during Thursday’s broadcast of his eponymous late night show, days before a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The Independent UK · Apr 28

AST SpaceMobile Gets FCC Green Light for Direct-to-Device Service After Launch Setback

FCC approval puts AST SpaceMobile on track for U.S. space-based cellular service, with backing from Google and AT&T and a 2027 profitability target.

MarketBeat · Apr 28

DJI Lito vs DJI Neo 2 – Picking the best beginner drone becomes a tough call. "Which is best" says the expert

DJI Neo 2 gets a competitor from DJI – the Lito 1. Which is the best choice for a beginner drone now?

Digital Camera World · Apr 26

Amazon Eero and Leo routers gain FCC Conditional Approval for US sales — Eero products can skirt router ban for the next 18 months, firm joins Netgear on approval list

Amazon’s Eero is the latest router manufacturer to gain “Conditional Approval” from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to sell its routers in the United States.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 24

DJI fans in the US will miss out on 25 drone and camera launches this year due to ban — as appeal reveals $1.5bn financial hit causing the company 'immediate and grave harm'

DJI is throwing itself into a full appeal of its ban in the US, and it wants to see action taken immediately.

TechRadar · Apr 23

This Space Stock Just Proved the Bears Wrong Again—Here's What Comes Next

AST SpaceMobile’s recent dip highlights how short-term setbacks can obscure long-term progress, especially as major regulatory wins reshape its competitive position. The key question now is execution—not viability.

Barchart · Apr 23