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Disney Challenges FCC Review of 8 ABC Licenses Amid New Regulatory Fight

Disney and its ABC-owned television stations have accused the Federal Communications Commission of using its licensing authority to pressure editorial content, escalating a dispute between the Trump administration and one of the country's largest broadcast networks over late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and broader allegations of political retaliation.

Latin Times

FCC just targeted ‘The View’ for its anti-Trump rants and ABC is calling it a full-blown First Amendment attack

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just went after The View for its anti-Trump segments, and ABC is calling it a full-on First Amendment violation. The network filed a 52-page legal petition this week accusing the federal government of creating a “chilling effect” on free speech by investigating whether the daytime…

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Silent Calls Are a Major Red Flag for Scam Targeting — Here’s the Action Experts Recommend

Phones once delivered birthday wishes, dinner plans, and good news from relatives, but today many Americans glance at an incoming number with the same suspicion people reserve for mystery leftovers in the office fridge. Silent calls now flood millions of phones every month, and scammers use those awkward few seconds…

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The White House power play post-dinner shooting: do what we say or else

After correspondents’ dinner shooting, administration has rushed to capitalize in pursuit of its political goals

The Guardian - US

Disney Responds After FCC Targets ABC Licenses Following Trump and Melania Calls to Fire Jimmy Kimmel

Disney responded Tuesday after the Federal Communications Commission ordered an accelerated review of licenses held by ABC-owned television stations, a dramatic regulatory move that came days after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump publicly urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his monologue before the White…

Latin Times

Paramount Warner Bros Acquisition Advances as FCC Reviews Foreign Investment Plan

Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investment as its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition moves forward.

International Business Times

Amazon Eero and Leo routers gain FCC Conditional Approval for US sales — Eero products can skirt router ban for the next 18 months, firm joins Netgear on approval list

Amazon’s Eero is the latest router manufacturer to gain “Conditional Approval” from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to sell its routers in the United States.

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Supreme Court sounds ready to back agency authority over violations

The Supreme Court appeared ready to back limited forfeiture powers for federal agencies during oral arguments Tuesday, in a pair of challenges to the ability for the Federal Communications Commission to impose fines on alleged lawbreakers. Telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon asked the justices to toss more than $100 million…

Roll Call

This Trump-appointed FCC chief just ripped into broadcasters, hinting at a brutal crackdown on coverage some call ‘hoaxes

Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), recently threatened to revoke broadcasters’ licenses following President Donald Trump’s criticism of their coverage of the US–Israel war on Iran. This is a significant move, hinting at a potential crackdown on what Carr labelled “hoaxes” and “news distortions.”

The Mary Sue

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

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

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The Conversation

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

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The Independent UK

‘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

Benzinga

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.

Latin Times

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.

Fortune

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.

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.

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