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Television
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Trump FCC lets Nexstar buy Tegna and blow way past 39% TV ownership cap

Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of Tegna was approved, allowing it to exceed national station ownership limits despite legal challenges.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Nexstar's $6.2 billion Tegna deal wins approval despite antitrust challenge - Poynter

Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna creates the largest local TV station owner in the U.S., approved despite antitrust concerns.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna has been approved by the FCC despite lawsuits aiming to block it.
Television
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Trump FCC lets Nexstar buy Tegna and blow way past 39% TV ownership cap

Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of Tegna was approved, allowing it to exceed national station ownership limits despite legal challenges.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Nexstar's $6.2 billion Tegna deal wins approval despite antitrust challenge - Poynter

Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna creates the largest local TV station owner in the U.S., approved despite antitrust concerns.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna has been approved by the FCC despite lawsuits aiming to block it.
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

FCC bans import of new consumer routers made overseas, citing security risks | TechCrunch

The FCC has banned the import of new foreign-made consumer routers due to cybersecurity risks to U.S. national security.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Banning routers won't fix what's already broken | Computer Weekly

The FCC's ban on foreign-made routers addresses future procurement, not current security risks, as routers are already vulnerable and widely deployed.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

FCC bans import of new consumer routers made overseas, citing security risks | TechCrunch

The FCC has banned the import of new foreign-made consumer routers due to cybersecurity risks to U.S. national security.
Public health
fromTheregister
4 days ago

FCC making it easier for US telcos to ditch legacy lines

New FCC rules aim to accelerate high-speed network transition but may disadvantage rural and special needs populations.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Is Winning': FCC Chair Boasts He's Remaking the Media by Pushing Out Left-Leaning Figures

FCC Chair Brendan Carr claims media is being remade by removing left-leaning figures, asserting President Trump is winning against fake news.
#brendan-carr
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Media industry

Brendan Carr says his broadcast license threat wasn't really about Iran war coverage

Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Brendan Carr says his broadcast license threat wasn't really about Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr clarified that his comments about broadcast licenses were misinterpreted and not a threat regarding coverage of the Iran war.
#censorship
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Media industry

Trump Isn't Just Bullying Journalists. He's Subverting the First Amendment.

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
US politics

Trump admin tried to censor this pro-LGBTQ+ Stephen Colbert interview. It's backfiring big time. - LGBTQ Nation

Media industry
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Isn't Just Bullying Journalists. He's Subverting the First Amendment.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr's social media post is viewed as an attempt at wartime censorship against broadcasters covering the Iran war.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
US politics

Trump admin tried to censor this pro-LGBTQ+ Stephen Colbert interview. It's backfiring big time. - LGBTQ Nation

fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Piracy, social media, call centers, robocalls, space, and the FCC: This week in policy

Justice Clarence Thomas stated that a company is not liable simply for providing services to the public with knowledge that some users will infringe copyrights, indicating broader implications for the tech industry.
Intellectual property law
#national-security
fromKotaku
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Trump Banning All New Foreign-Made Routers As He Continues To Just Make Everything Worse - Kotaku

Privacy professionals
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Trump Banning All New Foreign-Made Routers As He Continues To Just Make Everything Worse - Kotaku

The FCC has banned the import of new foreign-made consumer routers due to national security concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers due to national security concerns, requiring FCC approval for imports and sales.
#wi-fi-routers
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The United States router ban, explained

The US government has banned foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers due to national security concerns, but consumers can still use and purchase existing routers.
#free-speech
fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Media industry

How the FCC Could Quietly Smother Network TV - Without Ever 'Banning' Free Speech

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

You Intimidate': Dem Senator Rages at Brendan Carr, Calls Him the Chair of the Federal Censorship Commission'

FCC Chair Brendan Carr faced intense Senate Democratic criticism and calls for resignation over threats to penalize ABC and Jimmy Kimmel for political monologue remarks.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Ted Cruz Scolds Trump's FCC Chair Over Jimmy Kimmel at Hearing

Sen. Ted Cruz questioned FCC Chair Brendan Carr over Carr's role in Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, framing it as free speech and alleged agency weaponization.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

How the FCC Could Quietly Smother Network TV - Without Ever 'Banning' Free Speech

Political pressure and regulatory power threaten free speech on American television, leading to self-censorship among broadcasters.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Threats over Iran war bare Trump efforts to transform free speech: Experts

Threats to punish broadcasters for coverage deemed not in public interest reflect a broader trend of free speech concerns under the Trump administration.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

FCC imposes sweeping ban on foreign-made routers, affecting all new models

The FCC will ban new foreign-made routers unless exempted by national security evaluations from the Department of Defense or Homeland Security.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Why Has the US Banned Foreign-Made Routers?

"Malicious actors have exploited security gaps in foreign-made routers to attack American households, disrupt networks, enable espionage, and facilitate intellectual property theft," the FCC wrote.
Intellectual property law
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Buying a router? A new US ban just shrank your choices - here's why

The FCC has banned the sale of all foreign-made routers in the US due to national security concerns.
#spacex
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Science

SpaceX's One Million Orbital Data Centers Would Be Debilitating for Astronomy Research, Scientists Say

fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago
Science

FCC approves major expansion for SpaceX

The FCC authorized SpaceX to add 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, expanding its constellation to 15,000 to improve global low-latency, high-speed internet.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Science

SpaceX gets FCC approval to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites | TechCrunch

The FCC approved SpaceX to launch 7,500 additional Gen2 Starlink satellites (total 15,000), enabling multi-frequency operation and direct-to-cell service outside the U.S., with launch deadlines.
European startups
fromTheregister
1 week ago

SpaceX hits back at Amazon in orbital datacenter dispute

SpaceX counters Amazon's objections to its orbital datacenter plans by highlighting Blue Origin's similar application to the FCC.
Science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

SpaceX's One Million Orbital Data Centers Would Be Debilitating for Astronomy Research, Scientists Say

SpaceX launched 25 Starlink satellites, reaching over 10,000 active satellites, raising concerns among astronomers about their impact on observations.
#first-amendment
Science
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Blue Origin also wants to put AI data centers in space

Blue Origin plans to deploy 51,600 satellites for an orbital AI data center to enhance computing capacity for artificial intelligence.
#pledge-america-campaign
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
US politics

FCC calls on broadcasters to air 'pro-America content' for the country's 250th anniversary

fromThe Verge
1 month ago
US politics

FCC calls on broadcasters to air 'pro-America content' for the country's 250th anniversary

US politics
fromConsequence
1 month ago

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Wants TV Broadcasters to Air "America First" Coverage for Country's 250th Anniversary

FCC Chair Brandon Carr urged TV broadcasters to air increased American-themed programming for the 250th anniversary to promote civic education and national pride.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

FCC calls for more 'patriotic, pro-America' programming in runup to 250th anniversary

FCC urges broadcasters to air more patriotic, pro‑America programming for the U.S. 250th anniversary, including daily anthems, historical segments, and American composers.
#equal-time-rule
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

First, Colbert, now 'The View': Trump's FCC opens equal time investigation into political chat show | Fortune

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Ana Navarro Warns Future Dems Will Flip Trump's Selective' FCC Crackdown on Talk Radio: Let's See How Republicans Like It!'

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

First, Colbert, now 'The View': Trump's FCC opens equal time investigation into political chat show | Fortune

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Ana Navarro Warns Future Dems Will Flip Trump's Selective' FCC Crackdown on Talk Radio: Let's See How Republicans Like It!'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

This Is a Huge Shift!' Mediaite's Luke Touma Explains Why James Talarico Is Being Cancelled' by MAGA

Shortly after the progressive candidate appeared on The View earlier this month, FCC Chair Brendan Carr confirmed that he's opening an investigation into the ABC show, telling Laura Ingraham, the days that these legacy media broadcasters get to decide what we can say, what we can think, who we can vote for are over. ABC hasn't publicly commented on the action.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

James Talarico Warns FCC Censorship' Is Coordinated Effort' by Powerful' to Control' Americans

James Talarico warned that the Trump administration and corporate media executives are coordinating with the FCC to control and censor what Americans watch.
fromPoynter
1 month ago

CBS keeps finding new ways to have a bad week - Poynter

It's true that Cooper has a ton of other jobs to keep him busy, most notably hosting a weeknight show on CNN. And, in his statement about leaving the news magazine show, Cooper said he wanted to spend more time with his family. (Don't people always say that?) But Status' Oliver Darcy also reported that "Cooper had grown increasingly uneasy with the rightward direction the network has charted under" CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and David Ellison's ownership of CBS' parent company, Paramount.
Media industry
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Colbert Asks CNN's Kaitlan Collins to Weigh in On Trump's Apparent Weaponizing of the FCC'

President Trump is using the FCC to threaten broadcast networks, suggesting regulatory power could be wielded to punish or influence critical journalism.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Crap!' Stephen Colbert Hits Back at CBS's Statement Denying Talarico Interview Was Pulled

Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking an interview with Rep. James Talarico, then released the interview on YouTube after CBS denied prohibiting the broadcast.
#media-regulation
#bad-bunny
#foia
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

FCC uses new, expedited method to settle Virginia pole dispute

The Rapid Broadband Assessment Team (RBAT) used its Accelerated Docket Process to resolve a dispute in Virginia that had slowed down and would have added costs to Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) projects in the state. RBAT is composed of staffers from the Enforcement and Wireline Competition bureaus. They oversaw the development of a case record that presented both sides' legal arguments. The process led to the issuance of an order within 60 days.
US politics
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

FCC aims to ensure "only living and lawful Americans" get Lifeline benefits

Dispute over deceased individuals enrolled in Lifeline prompts potential FCC penalties for California and debate over rule changes.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

FCC celebrates faster, new unlicensed devices in the 6 GHz band

Today, we build on that foundation and offer more flexibility to support future innovations in the six gigahertz band, everything from compelling AR VR applications to short range, hot spots and much more, our consumers, our economy and our innovators will all be better off for today's decision,
US politics
US politics
fromConsequence
2 months ago

FCC Head Adds Pressure to Jimmy Kimmel and Daily Show with New Guidance on Equal Time Rules

The FCC will reinterpret equal-time rules to limit talk-show interview exemptions, potentially requiring broadcasters to provide opposing political candidates airtime.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Are DJI Drones Still Banned?

The FCC barred imports of new foreign-made drones (including DJI), but existing drones remain legal to buy, own, and fly in the United States.
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Net neutrality was back, until it wasn't

Net neutrality protections have repeatedly been enacted and overturned, leaving U.S. broadband regulation unstable amid legal and regulatory shifts.
#drones
#drone-ban
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
US politics

Trump administration's ban on foreign-made drones starts this week. You can say goodbye to new DJI models. | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
US politics

Trump administration's ban on foreign-made drones starts this week. You can say goodbye to new DJI models. | TechCrunch

fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Drones and Key Parts Over U.S. National Security Risks

It also noted that a further review by an Executive Branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise that was convened by the White House led to a "specific determination" that UAS and UAS critical component parts produced in foreign countries pose "unacceptable risks to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons."
Gadgets
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

The FCC's foreign drone ban is here

The Federal Communications Commission banned new foreign-made drones and drone parts from U.S. import unless recommended by the DoD or DHS due to national security risks.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Dem senators want status quo on broadband labels

The broadband label framework was designed to work like nutrition labels, giving consumers a clear, consistent way to understand what services they are buying before they commit. After years of development and a bipartisan vote to implement these protections, we are now at the point where providers have integrated these labels into their systems and consumers are beginning to rely on them. This is not the moment to reverse course,
US politics
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Why a single word disappearing from the FCC's website matters for press freedom - Poynter

An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the Commission is the federal agency responsible for implementing and enforcing America's communications law and regulations.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Verizon refused to unlock man's iPhone, so he sued the carrier and won

Unlocking a phone allows it to be used with another carrier. Verizon, unlike other carriers, is required by the Federal Communications Commission to unlock phones shortly after they are activated on its network. Verizon gained significant benefits in exchange for agreeing to the unlocking requirement, first in 2008 when it purchased licenses to use 700 MHz spectrum that came with open access requirements and then in 2021 when it agreed to merger conditions to obtain approval for its purchase of TracFone.
Gadgets
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

FCC implements rule ending COVID-era Lifeline waiver extensions

denies a request by Lifeline providers to extend the FCC's COVID-era waiver of the program's non-usage rules.
US politics
US politics
fromFortune
3 months ago

AT&T promised the government it won't pursue DEI. FCC commissioner warns it will be a 'stain to their reputation long into the future' | Fortune

AT&T told the FCC it does not and will not have DEI roles and says programs will remain open to all under Title VII.
Information security
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Unpacking the recent FCC cybersecurity moves: Interview

The FCC rescinded a January 2025 CALEA Declaratory Ruling, prompting disagreement over whether the reversal strengthens or weakens national cybersecurity.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 months ago

Hackers attack radio gear to send fake signals

Unsecured internet-accessible Barix devices allow attackers to hijack studio-transmitter links, broadcast attacker-controlled audio, and misuse Emergency Alert System signals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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

Network news has become so partisan, distorted and fake that licenses must be challenged and, if appropriate, revoked. Not fair to public! With all of the Fake News coming out of NBC and the Networks, at what point is it appropriate to challenge their License? Bad for country! NBC FAKE NEWS, which is under intense scrutiny over their killing the Harvey Weinstein story, is now fumbling around making excuses for their probably highly unethical conduct.
US politics
Information security
fromTheregister
4 months ago

FCC guts Salt Typhoon telco rules despite espionage risk

FCC revoked the January CALEA-based telecom cybersecurity ruling, calling it unlawful and ineffective and reversing post–Salt Typhoon mandatory safeguards after carriers tightened security voluntarily.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

FCC votes to reverse telecom security rulemaking issued under Biden

FCC reversed a rule requiring telecoms to secure systems housing lawful surveillance requests after Chinese state-linked Salt Typhoon hacks; vote was 2-1 with one dissent.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

US watchdog led by Trump ally investigates BBC Panorama edit of January 6 speech

FCC inquiry probes whether BBC's Panorama edited a Trump speech in breach of US rules, prompting resignations, apology and threatened $5bn lawsuit.
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