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Disney Sues FCC for 'Retaliatory' Investigation of ABC

"Government censorship is deeply un-American," the lawsuit states, before listing numerous times the government has tried to censor it.

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Disney Sues Trump FCC Over Years-Early ABC Licence Reviews, Cites 'Existential Threat'

Disney and ABC have filed a lawsuit against the FCC, alleging that early broadcast licence reviews are a retaliatory move by the Trump administration due to programming disapproval.

International Business Times UK

ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewals

Network alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves of

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Trump taps FCC lawyer for commission seat amid broadcaster push

President Trump nominated Danielle Thumann Severs to the Federal Communications Commission. This nomination comes as he pressures broadcasters to change programming content. He has urged the FCC to revoke licenses of networks he dislikes. The FCC is currently reviewing ABC stations' broadcast licenses. Critics express concerns about government interference in…

The Economic Times

FCC Rule Change Would Allow More Broadcast Mergers, but It's Not Clear the FCC Has That Power.

It's not clear if the agency even has the legal authority to make the change. But if it goes through, there's little to worry about.

Reason

FCC opens door to larger local broadcast ownership groups

Local television ownership groups could grow after the Federal Communications Commission took a controversial vote to remove the national ownership cap. The FCC voted, 2-1, at its August open meeting Thursday to lift the cap, which limited individual broadcasters’ ownership to stations that in aggregate reached no more than 39 percent…

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Donald Trump administration weighs ban on Chinese AI data centre gear imports

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on new Chinese data center component imports. This measure aims to protect critical infrastructure underpinning the AI boom. The Federal Communications Commission is working on this restriction for optical transceivers. Officials hope to publish the ban this year, taking effect soon after. China…

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FCC Bans Foreign-Made Robots, Including Roombas

The ban on new foreign-made robotic devices comes soon after regulators nearly killed Roomba maker, iRobot.

Reason

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

The Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. has announced a ban on foreign-made humanoid robots, mainly targeting China, over national security concerns

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Bans New Chinese AI Robots and Power Inverters Over National Security Fears: 'These Devices Could Create Supply Chain Vulnerabilities'

The Federal Communications Commission’s latest restrictions target emerging Chinese technologies that U.S. officials say could threaten America’s AI infrastructure, critical supply chains and cybersecurity.

Benzinga

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout

The United States has banned new Chinese robots and power inverters. These measures aim to protect national security and reshore key industries. The Federal Communications Commission announced these import restrictions on Tuesday. China urges the United States to stop threatening its companies with sanctions. Beijing will take necessary measures if…

The Economic Times

Disney Challenges FCC Review of 8 ABC Licenses Amid New Regulatory Fight

Disney and its ABC-owned television stations have accused the Federal Communications Commission of using its licensing authority to pressure editorial content, escalating a dispute between the Trump administration and one of the country's largest broadcast networks over late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and broader allegations of political retaliation.

Latin Times

FCC just targeted ‘The View’ for its anti-Trump rants and ABC is calling it a full-blown First Amendment attack

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just went after The View for its anti-Trump segments, and ABC is calling it a full-on First Amendment violation. The network filed a 52-page legal petition this week accusing the federal government of creating a “chilling effect” on free speech by investigating whether the daytime…

The Mary Sue

Silent Calls Are a Major Red Flag for Scam Targeting — Here’s the Action Experts Recommend

Phones once delivered birthday wishes, dinner plans, and good news from relatives, but today many Americans glance at an incoming number with the same suspicion people reserve for mystery leftovers in the office fridge. Silent calls now flood millions of phones every month, and scammers use those awkward few seconds…

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The Guardian - US

The White House power play post-dinner shooting: do what we say or else

After correspondents’ dinner shooting, administration has rushed to capitalize in pursuit of its political goals

Latin Times

Disney Responds After FCC Targets ABC Licenses Following Trump and Melania Calls to Fire Jimmy Kimmel

Disney responded Tuesday after the Federal Communications Commission ordered an accelerated review of licenses held by ABC-owned television stations, a dramatic regulatory move that came days after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump publicly urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his monologue before the White…

International Business Times

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.

Tom’s Hardware

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.

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Supreme Court sounds ready to back agency authority over violations

The Supreme Court appeared ready to back limited forfeiture powers for federal agencies during oral arguments Tuesday, in a pair of challenges to the ability for the Federal Communications Commission to impose fines on alleged lawbreakers. Telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon asked the justices to toss more than $100 million…

The Mary Sue

This Trump-appointed FCC chief just ripped into broadcasters, hinting at a brutal crackdown on coverage some call ‘hoaxes

Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), recently threatened to revoke broadcasters’ licenses following President Donald Trump’s criticism of their coverage of the US–Israel war on Iran. This is a significant move, hinting at a potential crackdown on what Carr labelled “hoaxes” and “news distortions.”

The Independent UK

How satellites could be disrupting your sleep cycle

More than 12,000 satellites are in low-Earth orbit, with space companies planning to launch tens of thousands more that astronomers say could ‘completely change the night sky’

The Guardian - US

FCC chair Brendan Carr says media were ‘lied to’ over Stephen Colbert controversy

Carr says the Federal Communications Commission has also opened an enforcement action into ABC’s the View

The Independent UK

FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks

The Federal Communications Commission says it will ban new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market

The Guardian - US

FCC chair suggests agency is not independent amid fears of Trump power-grab

Brendan Carr’s declaration raises concerns amid Trump efforts to exert greater control over independent agencies

The Guardian - US

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

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