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President Donald Trump escalated his war with the media Sunday night, targeting CBS News and its flagship program “60 Minutes”, calling for the network to lose its broadcast license following two segments he claims defamed him. In a late-night post on Truth Social, Trump accused the network of airing “derogatory …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday his selection of Brendan Carr, a current Republican commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to serve as its chairman. Carr, a vocal advocate for reforming tech regulations, played a key role in shaping conservative priorities for the FCC through his contributions to …

On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission‘s( FCC) Robocall Response Team announced that the Enforcement Bureau has ordered phone companies to stop carrying traffic regarding a known robocall scam marketing auto warranties. The agency mandated U.S. providers to stop carrying traffic originating from the Sumco Panama company and the two people …

An investigation led by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has led to a $5 million fine being proposed against conservative activists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman for making misleading robocalls to Black voters ahead of the 2020 Presidential election. According to the FCC, the two men made robocalls to cell phones without …

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has unanimously adopted final rules to implement the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program. This $7.17 billion program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, will enable schools and libraries to purchase laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, and broadband connectivity for students, school staff, …

Cardi B shut down Representative Glenn Grothman for his comments about her Grammy Performance. On Thursday, the lawmaker went on the House floor and described the complaints he received after Cardi B’s “WAP” performance at the Grammy’s. “Wake up, [Federal Communications Commission] FCC and begin to do your job. The …

The Federal Communications Commission approved a new broadband subsidy program to help low-income households pay for internet service during the pandemic. The $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives up to $50 per month in credit for internet bills to struggling families. The program also provides families with $100 credit …

The coronavirus aid package that Congress pass this week provides $7 billion to help Americans connect to the internet and pay their bills. The benefits will ensure that unemployed families stay connected as the pandemic has forced many to work, learn, and communicate from home. Consumer advocates, Telecom companies, and …