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FCC received Paramount gifts before deal

Ethics experts say that by accepting the gifts, FCC commissioners are compromising the agency’s impartiality

Salon · Jul 16

From space to the seabed, critical infrastructure is becoming more vulnerable, experts warn: 'People don't realize how dependent we are'

"We are on Day 1. A lot more needs to be done."

Space · Jan 30

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 · Feb 5, 2025

U.S. House set to vote on $3B funding for the replacement of Chinese telecoms equipment — but swapping out all the Huawei and ZTE equipment will cost more

The U.S. will decide this week if it will allocate $3 billion to finally flush Huawei and ZTE from its telecommunications network.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 8, 2024

Cyberattack response plans should be mandatory for US telecoms, FCC Chair says

Once a year, telcos should prove they have a solid incident reponse plan.

TechRadar · Dec 6, 2024

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.

Reason · Oct 28, 2024

FCC requires 988 calls be routed to local call centers - Roll Call

Cellphone carriers will be required to use georouting to connect callers to the 988 call center closest to the caller’s physical location.

Roll Call · Oct 17, 2024

Trump demands CBS be stripped of licence over edited Harris interview

FCC chair denounces ex-president’s threats and denies possibility of broadcast station’s licence being revoked

The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2024

Florida threatens news stations over ad in favor of abortion rights measure

FCC chair condemns state health department for sending cease-and-desists over spot supporting abortion rights

The Guardian - US · Oct 9, 2024

Florida tries to censor pro-choice ads

The Florida Department of Health sent a letter threatening a television stations that aired a pro-choice commercial

Salon · Oct 9, 2024