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The FCC is set to weaken rules around ISP junk fee reporting, making it easier for internet service providers to hide such fees. This move involves defanging existing regulations that required transparency on additional charges.

ABC defended 'The View' against claims it is not a real news program in response to an FCC investigation into the network's content.

Landline phone access will be removed from California homes starting in 2027 after the FCC approved AT&T's request to end the service, cutting off a vital lifeline for thousands of homeowners.

An aide to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly criticized ABC executives after 'The View' co-host Sara Haines labeled Mamdani-backed congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier an antisemite. The incident followed Chevalier's participation in an anti-Israel rally and her deleted social media posts expressing communist and Marxist views. ABC's 'The View' is under an FCC inquiry regarding its political candidate bookings.

The View has reduced political guest appearances amid an FCC investigation into the 'equal time rule' and allegations of the show's 'liberal bias'. The probe examines whether the program complies with regulations requiring balanced coverage for political candidates.

Mamdani representatives proposed to 'The View' to feature a mayor alongside Democratic congressional candidates Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez. The show reportedly declined the request due to concerns about potential FCC scrutiny.

Media leaders are uniting to defend free speech against Trump's attacks, including DOJ subpoenas, lawsuits, and FBI raids targeting journalists. Trump has threatened legal action against ABC and used tactics like weaponizing the FCC and DOJ to suppress critical coverage, while media organizations increasingly support each other amid these assaults.

President Trump signed 'Lulu's Law,' requiring the FCC to enable emergency alert messages for shark attacks. The law was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.

PBS CEO Paula Kerger described a challenging year marked by revoked federal funding under President Trump, legal battles, and financial strain on PBS stations. The organization faced layoffs, canceled initiatives, and a failed Senate effort to restore funding despite outreach to figures like Ken Burns.

The FCC is expanding its ban on Chinese telecom and surveillance gear to include older models, effective in early July. The prohibition covers equipment used in public safety, government facilities, and critical infrastructure.

The FCC has approved new rules to enhance the reliability of Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems as states modernize emergency call infrastructure. The rules require NG911 operators to implement redundancy measures and report progress, addressing recent outages in states like Pennsylvania and others. Kentucky aims to complete its NG911 rollout by 2027, joining several states that have upgraded or announced plans for the transition.

The FCC has voted to implement stricter rules to enhance protection of undersea cables. The commission also plans to require licensing for owners and operators of submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE).

The Media Research Center (MRC) claims ABC's 'The View' is a political operation, not a news program, urging the FCC to enforce equal time rules for political candidates. The MRC argues the show promotes Democratic candidates and policies, citing 2,473 pieces of evidence to support its case against ABC's petition for a 'bona fide news' exemption.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez is determined to advocate for press freedom despite the possibility of being fired by President Trump. Trump likely cannot remove her immediately, but she remains vigilant.

San Francisco’s ABC7/KGO-TV is urging Bay Area viewers to contact the FCC to support keeping the station on the air following the sudden departure of a top executive.

The Trump FCC's conflict with 'The View' has led ABC to launch an on-air campaign seeking viewer support. The commercial urges viewers to oppose FCC control over the show's guest selection.

KABC-TV (Channel 7) claims to support the community, but the FCC is questioning its commitment. The article urges the FCC to keep the station on the air.

WLS-TV (Channel 7) asserts it is the most supportive of the community, but the FCC is questioning its commitment to maintaining operations. The article calls for public support to keep the station on the air.

KGO-TV (Channel 7) is urging the FCC to maintain its broadcast operations. The FCC is questioning the station's commitment to community support.

The article urges support for WABC-TV (Channel 7) as the FCC questions its commitment to the community. It claims no other entity supports the community as effectively as WABC-TV.

ABC, owned by Walt Disney Co., is running on-air ads urging viewers to oppose the FCC's crackdown as deadlines for public comment in two FCC proceedings approach.

Democratic senators urged the FCC to pause the Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger until July 1 due to concerns about foreign ownership.

Canadian security camera manufacturer Lorex is challenging a Nebraska consumer protection lawsuit, arguing its minimal sales in the state (less than 0.3%) lack sufficient connection for personal jurisdiction. Nebraska claims Lorex misled customers about privacy risks and concealed ties to blacklisted Chinese company Dahua, despite selling Lorex to Skywatch in 2022.

The FCC aims to restrict burner phones, Microsoft released a major security update linked to AI bug hunting, and the ShinyHunters ransomware group exploited an Oracle zero-day vulnerability.

The FCC removed a deadline requiring Amazon to launch half of its planned satellite constellation by next month. This decision was made amid a shortage of rockets, relieving Amazon of the government-mandated timeline.

The FCC has waived Amazon's deadline for launching its satellite internet project due to a rocket shortage, though Amazon must still deploy all 3,232 Gen 1 satellites by July 2029. Satellites launched after the original deadline will temporarily lose spectrum priority status.

The FCC has granted Amazon an extension for a key milestone in its Leo satellite internet deployment. The decision relaxes a deadline for Amazon's satellite internet project.

The FCC has waived Amazon's deadline to launch half of its 3,232-satellite broadband constellation by July 2026, removing the time limit for this milestone but retaining the July 2029 deadline for full deployment. Amazon had requested the extension, citing challenges in meeting the initial timeline.

The Trump administration is considering overhauling its long-standing program that funds public school internet, as concerns grow about children using classroom internet to access inappropriate content like pornography.

The FCC is launching a review of a $3B school internet subsidy program due to concerns about screen time. Chairman Brendan Carr stated the goal is to ensure the subsidized internet supports education rather than causing distractions.

Disney claims the US regulator aims to suppress speech by reviewing its broadcast license. The FCC has ordered Disney, owner of ABC, to reapply for broadcast permissions following a conflict with the Trump administration.

Disney's ABC filed renewals for eight broadcast station licenses 'under protest' in response to the FCC's early review process, which began years ahead of schedule. The company's action reflects dissatisfaction with the regulatory timeline.

ABC has filed an FCC complaint challenging whether 'The View' qualifies as a news program under Section 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, which mandates equal on-air opportunities for political candidates. The FCC is enforcing the law to ensure compliance with broadcast regulations.

A Democrat FCC commissioner has accused the agency of attempting to censor ABC in a letter to Disney. The commissioner's letter expresses strong disagreement with the agency's actions. The incident highlights tensions between the FCC and media companies.

The Federal Communications Commission has extended a waiver to allow foreign-made routers to receive software and firmware updates until at least January 1, 2029. The extension applies to devices already on the market or sold to consumers. This decision relaxes the FCC's restrictive router rules imposed for national security reasons.

The Trump administration is using federal power to punish media outlets with negative coverage, targeting ABC with a review of local station licenses, and the FCC is launching a probe into 'The View' amid a crackdown on equal time for candidates. The regulatory war is expected to drag on for years and may chill critical protected speech. ABC has produced 11,000 documents in the inquiry so far.

The Walt Disney Co. owned network ABC is challenging the FCC, setting the stage for a 1st Amendment fight over free speech. This challenge escalates the ongoing fight between the network and the regulatory body. The dispute may have significant implications for freedom of expression.

ABC has filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of 'The View' threatens free speech rights. The petition argues that this scrutiny could chill critical protected speech. ABC is seeking protection for its program.

Rep. James Comer defended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's controversial joke about Melania Trump, emphasizing free speech and opposing 'cancel culture' despite calls from President Trump to remove Kimmel from ABC. Comer argued that audiences should avoid distasteful content rather than censoring it, while Kimmel maintains his joke was a 'light roast' and not a call for assassination.

The FCC has initiated an early review of broadcast licenses for eight ABC-owned local stations following demands from President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The decision stems from a recent conflict involving Trump and Kimmel.