Federal Communications Commission launches investigation of NPR and PBS
In a letter first obtained by The New York Times, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr wrote that “it’s possible that NPR and PBS member ...
How the FCC's 'Warrior for Free Speech' Became Our Censor in Chief
"And I think that's a little terrifying, especially as he is presented by himself, Donald Trump, and the media as being a free speech warrior….Yet, over and over again, we see that he's constantly ...
FCC releases '60 Minutes' transcript of VP interview
The Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it will open a public docket into its review of a complaint over CBS News' "60 Minutes" broadcast of an interview with then-Vice President ...
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FCC Chair Carr Orders Investigation Into PBS, NPR Sponsorships; Supports Ending Their Federal Funding
WASHINGTON —Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr has sent a letter to the heads of PBS and NPR telling them ...
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F.C.C. Chair Orders Investigation Into NPR and PBS Sponsorships
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said the inquiry could help Congress decide whether to continue funding local stations. By Benjamin Mullin and David McCabe The ...
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CBS to give full transcript of Harris' 60 Minutes interview to FCC
Feb. 1 (UPI) --CBS News officials will give the Federal Communications Commission an unedited transcript of former Vice President Kamala Harris' October interview on "60 Minutes" amid a $10 ...
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Stymied by a federal health communications pause, journalists worry about what comes next
Journalists say a communications pause at federal health agencies has stymied the flow of crucial information and led to canceled interviews. Since Jan. 21, staff at the Department of Health and ...
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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 ...
PBS, NPR Say They Comply With U.S. Regulations After Trump-Appointed FCC Chairman Warns They May Be ‘Violating Federal Law’ by Airing Ads
PBS and NPR said they comply with US guidelines after Trump-appointed FCC Chair Brendan Carr ordered an investigation into ...
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Federal employees confused, angered by Trump’s offer to quit
the largest federal workforce union, told members about the offer in an FAQ on Wednesday. The communications from the Office of Personnel Management are “riddled with inconsistencies and ...
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FCC Delays Implementation of New Text Message Consent Rules
We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up to receive our free e-Newsbulletins Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
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A judge paused a freeze on federal funding, but many facets of American life are left in limbo. Here’s what we know
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked part of the Trump administration’s pause on federal grants and loans, just hours before it was set to take effect, as a slew of advocacy groups ...