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Trump’s FCC chair plays coy on Fox News when asked if president involved in Colbert’s cancellation

‘Look at what is happening. NPR has been defunded, PBS has been defunded, Colbert is getting canceled,’ Brendan Carr declared when asked if Trump played a role in The Late Show coming to an end.

The Independent UK

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

Incoming CBS owner promises Trump’s FCC it will review ‘complaints of bias’ at news network and eliminate DEI policies

‘New Paramount's new management will ensure that the company's array of news and entertainment programming embodies a diversity of viewpoints across the political and ideological spectrum,’ Skydance’s general counsel wrote to FCC

The Independent UK

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Trump’s FCC chairman gloats over Colbert’s cancellation days after meeting soon-to-be CBS owner

‘The partisan left’s ritualist wailing and gnashing of teeth over Colbert is quite revealing,” Brendan Carr tweeted Tuesday, adding that critics of the cancellation are ‘acting like they’re losing a loyal DNC spokesperson.’

The Independent UK

FCC proposal aims to nix long-term gigabit internet speed goals, pricing analysis

An FCC proposal seeks to undo the Biden administration's efforts to encourage increased availability of gigabit download speeds.

Tom’s Hardware

US government wants to ban Chinese technology in submarine cables

The FCC is set to vote on proposals to secure submarine cables from foreign adversaries.

TechRadar

House Democrats demand answers from Fox News on edits to Trump’s Epstein comments

‘It is legitimate to ask whether President Trump himself or those close to him may have actively encouraged’ the edit, House Oversight Committee ranking member Robert Garcia wrote Fox News

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The FCC wants to ban Chinese tech from the undersea cables that connect the U.S. to the rest of the world — proposed new rules would 'secure cables against foreign adversaries'

The FCC announced yesterday that it plans to vote on new rules "to unleash submarine cable investment to accelerate the buildout of AI infrastructure, while securing cables against foreign adversaries, like China.

Tom’s Hardware

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.

Fortune

The Trump administration is using the FCC in an ‘unprecedented’ way to advance its anti-DEI agenda

The Trump administration is getting creative when it comes to using agencies to advance its crack down against DEI programs.

Fortune

By Settling Trump's Laughable Lawsuit Against CBS, Paramount Strikes a Blow at Freedom of the Press

The company's surrender to Trump's extortion vindicates his strategy of using frivolous litigation and his presidential powers to punish constitutionally protected speech.

Reason

If Brendan Carr Cares About Free Speech, He Should Make These Changes at the FCC

Now is the perfect time for the FCC to change its precedent to comply with the First Amendment.

Reason

John Oliver to the press: ‘Don’t comply with Trump’s ridiculous demands’

The Last Week Tonight host warned about the president’s attacks on the media and the growth of authoritarianism

The Guardian - US

What Is the '60 Minutes' Controversy and Why Is Stephen Colbert Calling Out CBS Over Trump Coverage?

Colbert's remarks came as 60 Minutes continued to air stories critical of Trump's actions—something the president has repeatedly condemned.

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The Guardian - US

Trump 100 days: White House action plan makes Project 2025 look mild

Donald Trump tried to distance himself from the radical rightwing blueprint for government during the campaign but its prescriptions are all over the administration’s agenda

Salon

DOJ tees up process to jail journalists

Democrats had a chance to stop this crackdown on press freedom before it happened

Salon

The worth of "60 Minutes"' legacy

We should rewatch the SLAPP Suits episode of "Last Week Tonight" in the context of Trump's threat to press freedoms

Reason

Trump's Actions Contradict His Avowed Commitment to First Amendment Rights

The president has launched a multifaceted crusade against speech that offends him.

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The Independent UK

Trump’s FCC chair blasts MSNBC for ‘news distortion’ and refusal to call deported man a ‘violent’ MS-13 member

‘Comcast outlets spent days misleading the American public—implying that Abrego Garcia was merely a law abiding U.S. citizen, just a regular ‘Maryland man.’ When the truth comes out, they ignore it,’ Brendan Carr tweeted on Wednesday night

Fortune

Trump calls on FCC chair to impose ‘maximum fines and punishment’ on Paramount’s CBS over 60 Minutes

Donald Trump took issue with its 60 Minutes news program after it aired two segments regarding the war in Ukraine and his plan to annex Denmark’s autonomous territory of Greenland.

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

Latin Times

Trump Loyalist Sports 'Troubling' Trump Golden Bust Lapel Pin: 'Makes It Easier to Recognize Cult Members'

A Trump-shaped lapel pin worn by FCC Chairman has left critics warning it represents a dangerous drift toward authoritarian-style loyalty displays.

The Guardian - US

Dear Disney: don’t cave to Trump. We need you to shape dreams for kids everywhere

Maga is coming after the House of Mouse with a cynical attack on its diversity policies. Disney can – and should – fight back

Barchart

Disney CEO Bob Iger Said ‘Our Job is Not to Advance Any Kind of Agenda’ but Snow White’s $115 Million Loss and an FCC Investigation Might Signal a Turning Point

Disney, under CEO Bob Iger, is facing mounting financial and reputational pressure as box office flops like Snow White, political controversies, and a federal investigation into its DEI practices fuel investor concerns and challenge the company’s efforts to refocus on entertainment over ideology.

Reason

FCC Chair Investigates Disney Over Potential Past and Present DEI Policies

Disney scaled back DEI policies this year. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr still opened an investigation.

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