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 · Sep 22, 2025
Does Jimmy Kimmel’s removal over Charlie Kirk violate freedom of speech? Disney-owned ABC pulled Kimmel’s late-night show off the air after he made comments about MAGA and Tyler Robinson. Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2025
Trump floats pulling TV licenses after Kimmel suspension Trump said networks critical of him could lose licenses, echoing threats before Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. Axios · Sep 18, 2025
‘Censor-in-chief’: Trump-backed FCC chair at heart of Jimmy Kimmel storm Brendan Carr says he supports free speech – but has gone after broadcasters he deems are not operating in the ‘public interest’ The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2025
Exclusive: FCC commissioner criticizes administration for "weaponizing" agency's authority Anna Gomez, the lone Democratic commissioner at the FCC, has been critical of chair Brendan Carr. Axios · Sep 18, 2025
Paramount and Skydance close their $8 billion merger, kicking off reign of new entertainment giant Skydance and Paramount officially closed their $8 billion merger on Thursday — kicking off the reign of a new entertainment giant after a contentious, over year-long endeavor to get the transaction over the finish line The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
The FCC's Paramount/Skydance Decision Aims To Reshape Broadcast Journalism by Bureaucratic Fiat Chairman Brendan Carr thinks his agency should strive to ensure that news coverage is fair and balanced—a role precluded by the First Amendment. Reason · Jul 25, 2025
Approved: Paramount's $8 billion deal with Skydance can go ahead Federal regulators approve Paramount's $8 billion (€6.8 bn) deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoil. Euronews · Jul 25, 2025
Trump accused of leading a ‘multipronged’ attack on US media While Trump regularly targets those critical of him, his attacks on the US press have escalated since he was elected. Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025
Broadcasters Convene in Washington for Annual Advocacy Push NAB meets with top policymakers to discuss the future of AM, leveling the playing field with Big Tech, and broadcasters' role in delivering trusted and accurate information TV Tech · Mar 6, 2024
CES: U.S. Senators, FCC Commissioners and Other Officials to Headline Policy Discussions in Vegas FCC Commissioners Brendan Carr and Anna Gomez will be among those speaking TV Tech · Jan 2, 2024
Republicans seek roadblocks for FCC’s school bus Wi-Fi plan - Roll Call The FCC will allow use of federal funds to put Wi-Fi on school buses, a plan opposed by Republicans worried about social media use. Roll Call · Oct 31, 2023
FCC Revives Common Carriage for the Internet After five years without net neutrality rules, the fix for a problem that doesn’t exist is back. Reason · Sep 28, 2023
Anna Gomez Nomination on Track To Create Democratic FCC Majority Confirmation vote in Senate could come next month Multichannel News · Aug 18, 2023
TV Tech · Jul 12, 2023 Senate Commerce Committee Approves FCC Nominee Anna Gomez The Committee vote sends FCC nominee Anna Gomez to the Senate floor for a vote that could break the FCC deadlock
Multichannel News · Jul 12, 2023 Senate Commerce Committee Approves FCC Nominees Agency moves one step closer to full strength
TV Tech · Jul 6, 2023 Senate Commerce Committee Schedules Vote on FCC Nominations The Committee will vote on July 12 on three FCC nominations
Multichannel News · Jul 6, 2023 Senate Commerce Committee Schedules Vote on FCC Nominees Regulator could finally get to full strength
Multichannel News · Jun 22, 2023 Sen. Maria Cantwell Pushes Fresh Look at Regulating Online Video Majority of FCC commissioners say they could support refreshing record
Multichannel News · Jun 21, 2023 House Panel Praises FCC’s Collegial Approach Bipartisanship is at least partially due to political deadlock
TV Tech · Jun 16, 2023 Senate to Hold Hearing for FCC Nominations June 22 Hearing will allow Commerce Committee to publicly vet new FCC nominee Anna Gomez for the first time
Multichannel News · Jun 15, 2023 Senate Schedules FCC Nominee Hearing Will include three commissioner posts, inspector general
Multichannel News · Jun 12, 2023 Sohn: Dark Money Fueled FCC Nomination Failure Says media inattention or inaccuracies that she could not correct didn't help
Multichannel News · Jun 1, 2023 INCOMPAS to Hill: We Need a Full FCC Now Communications trade groups urge swift action on confirmation
Android Central · May 23, 2023 President Biden announces new FCC nominee to fill long-vacant commissioner seat President Biden announced Anna M. Gomez as his nominee for FCC commissioner.