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The Latest Breaking News from The Federal Communications Commission

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

Latin Times

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Tracking Trump cabinet confirmations – so far

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

The Guardian - US

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

Latin Times

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

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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.

Roll Call

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.

Top News

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’.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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 - US

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

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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.

Top News

FCC Proposes AI Disclosure Rules For Political Advertisers

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

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.

TV Tech

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”

Tom’s Guide

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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