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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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - US

The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is displeased with a broadcast network. He makes his displeasure clear in public speeches, interviews and congressional testimony.

The Conversation

Jack Black signs on as an executive producer for new film about pirate radio

In another nod to his love of music, actor Jack Black has signed on as an executive producer for a new film about pirate radio.

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Trump unleashes new FCC threat on NBC in fat-shaming Al Sharpton post that name-checks ‘Tawana Brawley hoax’

President attacks civil rights activist over alleged bias on his PoliticsNation show while calling on his own media attack dog Brendan Carr to investigate MSNBC’s sister network

The Independent UK

Questions surround FCC’s authority as Kimmel set to return - Roll Call

As ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, the FCC's lone Democratic member says broacasters' public interest obligation needs new attention.

Roll Call

‘All they do is hit Trump’: President suggests networks should have licenses ‘taken away’ for being too critical

Comments come after Jimmy Kimmel show suspended following threats from Trump-appointed FCC commissioner

The Independent UK

Trump Slams ABC And NBC As 'Most Biased Ever,' Demands FCC Revoke Their Licenses In Explosive Rant

President Donald Trump has taken aim at broadcasters ABC News and NBC, labeling them as “the most biased” and suggesting that their licenses be revoked by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Benzinga

Paramount Global Stock Jumps After FCC Approves $8 Billion Merger With Skydance

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) shares are rising in Thursday’s after-hours session after the Federal Communications Commission approved the company’s merger with Skydance Media.

Benzinga

FCC Chair Backs White House Threat to Cancel The View After Hosts Rip Trump: 'Consequences Aren't Finished'

The FCC chair appeared to back the White House's threat to cancel "The View" after the show's hosts mocked Donald Trump's recent targeting of Barack Obama.

Latin Times

The FCC takes on a new role: DEI regulator

The Federal Communications Commission is using its power over mergers and acquisitions to get companies to ditch their DEI programs.

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The Independent UK

Trump threatens CBS with ‘substantial punishment’ over latest 60 Minutes broadcast

President Donald Trump railed against the newsmagazine for running segments on his annexation threats against Greenland and the Trump administration’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war

Roll Call

Supreme Court to weigh congressional power to delegate - Roll Call

The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in cases over how much power Congress can give to executive agencies.

The Guardian - US

‘A true free-speech emergency’: alarm over Trump’s ‘chilling’ attacks on media

Warning comes as FCC, chaired by Trump ally and Project 2025 author, orders investigations into US media groups

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There was nearly 1 rocket launch attempt every 34 hours in 2024 — this year will be even busier

2024 set spaceflight records for the fourth consecutive year with 259 launches worldwide and one launch attempt roughly every 34 hours, according to a recent analysis of the global space economy.

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Latin Times

Trump Admin Launches Federal Investigation of Radio Station for Reporting on ICE Activities on Air

A San Francisco radio station is being investigated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for coverage of immigration enforcement that some conservative critics are saying placed law enforcement officers "at serious risk"

Reason

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.

The Independent UK

CBS agrees to hand over '60 Minutes' Harris interview transcripts to FCC

CBS says it will turn over unedited transcripts of its October interview with Kamala Harris to the Federal Communications Commission

Latin Times

Trump FCC Chairman Tells NPR and PBS to Prepare for Federal Investigation

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has ordered an investigation into whether or not NPR and PBS member stations recognized financial sponsors on air, which would violate government rules.

The Guardian - US

Tracking Trump cabinet confirmations – so far

Donald Trump’s picks for top posts in his administration have tested the loyalty of Senate Republicans

Latin Times

US Court Blocks Biden-era Net Neutrality Rules

In a published opinion, the appellate court in the state of Ohio said an order last year by the Federal Communications Commission "resurrected the FCC's heavy-handed regulatory regime."

Latin Times

Trump Once Distanced Himself From Project 2025, Now He is Inviting Its Top Architects to His Administration

From immigration, to CIA and the FCC, some of Project 2025's top contributors and architects will serve in Trump's second term come January

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