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Trump goes to war with the press: multi-billion dollar lawsuits and commands to ‘kill’ media protections

The president-elect spent his campaign suing news organizations for billions of dollars. In office, he could strip press freedoms and kill legislation that aims to protect sources, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Trump’s cabinet is filling up with Project 2025 authors despite him saying he has ‘no idea’ what it is

Trump said he didn’t know who’s behind the blueprint for his return. He just hired the authors for key roles

The Independent UK

Carr’s FCC plan heading for ‘buzz saw’ of Big Tech opposition - Roll Call

Brendan Carr, nominee for chair of the Federal Communications Commission, has called for the agency to clamp down on social media companies.

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Trump's Pick To Lead FCC Vows To Gut Agency's DEI Program

'Starting next year, the FCC will end its promotion of DEI," agency Commissioner Brendan Carr said on social media.

International Business Times

Johnson steels for crucial House speaker vote as Trump rages on about ‘laughing stock’ America: Live

President-elect‘s House ally battling for re-election as Congress reconvenes on Friday

The Independent UK

FCC To End Focus On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

Brendan Carr, FCC chairman nominee, to shift focus from DEI to 100% broadband policy.

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Trump picks Big Tech critic who wrote ‘Project 2025’ chapter to lead FCC

Republican Brendan Carr has accused major tech platforms of operating a ‘censorship cartel’.

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Trump Taps Big Tech Critic Carr To Lead US Communications Agency

US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Republican Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk-backed critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling him a "warrior for Free Speech" in a statement on Sunday.

International Business Times

Authorities Investigating Racist Text Messages Sent Across The Country

Investigation into racist text messages targeting Black individuals across the US sparks concern and outrage, prompting calls for unity.

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SNL’s Kamala Harris cameo might have violated fairness rules

Commissioner with the Federal Communications Commission says the appearance on comedy show may have violated its ‘equal time’ rule

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Trump demands CBS be stripped of licence; man rescued clinging to esky; and a bear has brain surgery

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission says broadcasting licences cannot be revoked because a candidate dislikes coverage

The Guardian - AU

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

Biden Administration Expands E-Rate Program For Internet Access

The Biden administration is addressing the loss of internet subsidies by modernizing the E-Rate program to expand access for families in need.

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FCC Proposes AI Disclosure Rules For Political Advertisers

FCC's proposal mandates disclosure of AI use in political ads to enhance transparency in campaigning.

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The Independent UK

Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people

A federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled unconstitutional a method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone and broadband services for rural and low-income users

Reason

En Banc Fifth Circuit Concludes FCC's "Universal Service" Fee Is Unconstitutional

A majority of the judges concludes this fee constitutes a tax, the authority for which is improperly delegated.

Reason

FCC Will Cap the Cost of Prison Phone Calls

The move would lower the per-minute cost precipitously and allow inmates to better keep in touch with friends and family.

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NAB Asks Court to Toss Ownership Rules

In a filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, the brief argued that “FCC has stubbornly refused to admit the world has changed”

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FCC proposes new rule to make unlocking phones and switching carriers easier — here's how it would work

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a new rule that requires wireless carriers to unlock phones 60 days after activation.

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Net neutrality is back: U.S. promises fast, safe and reliable internet for all

The U.S. will reinstate Obama-era regulations for internet service providers that promise fast, reliable and fair internet speeds for all consumers. What happened when those rules were taken away?

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US Government Restores Net Neutrality Rules, Industry Faces Legal Battle

US government reinstates net neutrality rules to ensure equal treatment of websites by ISPs.

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FCC Restores Net Neutrality Rules To Ensure Equal Access

FCC reinstates net neutrality rules to ensure fair treatment of internet traffic by providers, despite industry opposition.

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US Agency Voting To Restore Net Neutrality Rules

The FCC's upcoming vote on net neutrality rules will shape internet equality and ISP practices.

Android Central

Mysterious Wear OS smartwatch listing makes us wonder what Google has up its sleeve

A new Google product was added to the Federal Communications Commission's database, but it's unlikely to be the Google Pixel Watch 3.

Broadcasting & Cable

DirecTV Says FCC Doesn’t Have the Authority To Execute New ‘All-In Pricing’ Order

DirecTV says the Federal Communications Commission is relying on a faulty interpretation of the Communications Act in its quest to ban pay TV ‘junk fees’

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