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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.

The Conversation

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.

BANG Premier

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

The Independent UK

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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.

Roll Call

‘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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

Roll Call

‘A true free-speech emergency’: alarm over Trump’s ‘chilling’ attacks on media

Warning comes as FCC, chaired by Trump ally and Project 2025 author, orders investigations into US media groups

The Guardian - US

There was nearly 1 rocket launch attempt every 34 hours in 2024 — this year will be even busier

2024 set spaceflight records for the fourth consecutive year with 259 launches worldwide and one launch attempt roughly every 34 hours, according to a recent analysis of the global space economy.

Space

Trump Admin Launches Federal Investigation of Radio Station for Reporting on ICE Activities on Air

A San Francisco radio station is being investigated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for coverage of immigration enforcement that some conservative critics are saying placed law enforcement officers "at serious risk"

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Reason

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.

The Independent UK

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

Latin Times

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.

The Guardian - US

Tracking Trump cabinet confirmations – so far

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

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Latin Times

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

The Independent UK

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

Roll Call

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.

International Business Times

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.

The Independent UK

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

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