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Supreme Court sides with FCC power in forfeiture process

The Supreme Court upheld on Thursday the Federal Communications Commission’s power to issue findings that companies broke the law, turning aside challenges from telecommunications giants that the agency had to go to the courts first. The 8-1 decision found that the FCC’s forfeiture process does not run afoul of the…

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Brendan Carr Defends Scott Jennings’ Profanity on a CNN Debate

Republican commentator Scott Jennings got into a heated exchange with Adam Mockler from MeidasTouch. They were discussing the Iran war when Jennings cussed out Mockler during a CNN broadcast. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr defended Jennings by citing the commission’s rules.

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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…

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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…

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Supreme Court to hear arguments on agency authority over violations

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could shrink Congress’ power to let agencies internally decide legal and regulatory violations, as two telecommunications giants challenge the Federal Communications Commission’s power to impose forfeitures. AT&T and Verizon have contested determinations by the FCC that…

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Trump threatens CNN over its Iran coverage moments after announcing ceasefire plan

FCC boss Brendan Carr said CNN must face ‘accountability’ for a report he claims is inaccurate without providing evidence

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FCC Secretary threatens to pull broadcaster licenses over Iran war coverage

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Secretary Brendan Carr is demanding that every broadcaster fall in line with the Trump administration stance regarding the Iran war. Doing otherwise may risk their license to operate as media companies.

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Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show did not violate any rules following investigation

US Conservative lawmakers called for a federal investigation into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show... And they should have kept quiet. An investigation by the Federal Communications Commission has proved that the Puerto Rican superstar’s show did not violate any rules.

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US DJI ban is here – here's what users of DJI drones and cameras need to know

As the FCC adds DJI to its Covered List, here's what we know so far about restrictions on the company's products in the USA.

TechRadar

Verizon Targets American Tower With Expensive Relocation Plan, Analysts Warn

American Tower’s (NYSE:AMT) growth outlook remains tied to muted carrier activity, with T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) driving colocations to meet Federal Communications Commission (FCC) buildout rules while Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and ATT (NYSE:T) continue network upgrades that bring only incremental leasing revenue.

Benzinga

With Kimmel’s suspension, the FCC chair made himself Trump’s chief of comedy

Brendan Carr, head of the Federal Communications Commission, is fulfilling the ‘authoritarian’s dream’ he once decried

The Guardian - US

A Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could give Trump even more influence over US media – shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream

Following unprecedented threats from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, major affiliate station owners Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcasting pressured Disney’s ABC to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air over his comments related to Charlie Kirk’s killing.

The Conversation

Bernie Sanders And Ted Cruz Align Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's What They Each Said

In a rare cross-party stance, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) slammed Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr after threats against ABC over Jimmy Kimmel's controversial remarks sparked outrage.

Benzinga

House Democrats call for FCC chair to quit over Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Hakeem Jeffries and five other leaders accuse Brendan Carr of ‘corrupt abuse of power’ after late-night show suspended

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Late night hosts condemn Trump administration – as it happened

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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.

Reason

Congratulations to My Brother Sasha, on Today's Citation by Justice Jackson

From Justice Jackson's concurrence today in FCC v. Consumers' Research: Respondents in this case have challenged the Federal Communications Commission's… The post Congratulations to My Brother Sasha, on Today's Citation by Justice Jackson appeared first on Reason.com.

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Reconciliation would auction 600 megahertz of federal spectrum - Roll Call

Proponents say spectrum auctions would facilitate private sector competition in the telecommunications industry.

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Trump admin threatens to pull ABC’s broadcast license over Disney’s DEI practices

A probe into Disney is the latest in a series of efforts by the Trump administration to curb DEI practices

The Guardian - US

FCC to investigate Disney and ABC over potential violation in diversity practices

Federal Communications Commission says its DEI efforts may breach equal employment opportunity regulations

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Supreme Court sounds skeptical of ending FCC program - Roll Call

A majority of the Supreme Court appeared reluctant Wednesday to wipe out a Federal Communications Commission program.

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FCC Chair Urges Congress to Restore Spectrum Auction Authority

FCC’s authority to auction unused spectrum has been in limbo since Congress allowed it to lapse in March 2023

Reason

Today in Supreme Court History: November 27, 1964

11/27/1964: WGCB carried a 15-minute broadcast by the Reverend Billy James Hargis as part of the "Christian Crusade" series. This broadcast gave rise to Red Lion Broadcasting Co. v. Federal Communications Commission (1969).

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FCC judge rules that Knoxville's only Black-owned radio station can keep its license

Since 2022, WJBE has battled with the FCC over its owner, Joe Armstrong, being able to own a radio station following his conviction in 2016 for making a false statement on his tax return.

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Spectrum authority lapse impinges on broadband, 5G plans

WASHINGTON -- It’s been nearly four months since Congress let the Federal Communications Commission’s authority to auction spectrum lapse, potentially hindering the deployment of broadband or expanding 5G capabilities.

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