FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has eliminated long-term gigabit broadband speed goals set during the Biden administration, citing unpredictable technology and consumer preferences. Critics argue the move reflects regulatory capture by industry interests.
Disney has filed a lawsuit against the FCC and Chairman Brendan Carr, seeking to stop an early broadcast license review process. The company alleges the administration is retaliating against ABC for its news coverage and editorial viewpoints.
FCC chief Brendan Carr defends his investigation into Disney's DEI practices and ABC's news coverage as Disney sues the agency, alleging government censorship over its broadcast licenses.
Newly obtained FCC records reveal frequent meetings and calls between FCC Chair Brendan Carr, Trump White House officials, and conservative media titans, raising questions about regulatory independence.
The US FCC's recent order restricting Chinese humanoid robots in the US, hailed as a strong tech-security move, exposes a deeper arithmetic reality: Chinese manufacturers dominate over 85% of the global market, with little American industry to protect, mirroring the failed solar panel protection strategy.
美國聯邦傳播委員會主席卡爾表示，針對中國機器人與電源逆變器進口實施的限制措施，旨在快速激發美國國內生產，並應對國家安全風險，FCC未來也可能進一步禁止中國資料中心組件進口。
A bipartisan group of former FCC officials condemns the FCC's unusual early license renewal review for ABC's 8 local stations, citing unconstitutional censorship and chilling effect on broadcasters, following petitions from conservative groups.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr is at the center of several controversies, including a vote to end the national broadcast ownership cap, introducing the JAWBONE Act for suing over coerced content removal, facing a court petition to repeal the News Distortion Policy, scrutinizing children's TV content on gender identity, clarifying comments on Iran war coverage, facing Senate testimony scrutiny, investigating a BBC documentary, proposing changes to broadband billing transparency, and being publicly criticized by Jimmy Kimmel.
The FCC is reviewing the E-Rate program, which provides discounted internet to schools and libraries. Educators fear funding cuts could force districts to cover tens of thousands in monthly costs, impacting essential services and student access to 21st-century education.
Several conservative organizations have petitioned the FCC to deny license renewals for ABC's eight local TV stations, citing alleged political, racial, and sexual bias, and support for the Chinese Communist Party. This follows an FCC decision to require ABC to apply for renewal early, prompted by an investigation into its diversity efforts.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr accused Disney of running a "campaign of misinformation" as the media giant defends itself against two FCC investigations. One probes "The View" for equal time violations, the other concerns ABC's local TV station license renewals. Disney launched a public awareness campaign, generating over 90,000 public comments.
ABC is launching a public campaign to garner support as it faces two FCC investigations: one concerning 'The View' and another regarding license renewals for its eight local stations. The network is airing ads urging viewers to voice their opinions to the FCC.
The FCC is reviewing its $3 billion E-Rate program for schools and libraries due to concerns about excessive children's screen time. A vote on potential reforms or termination is scheduled for June 25, following a Surgeon General's advisory on the harms of screen use.
The FCC is reviewing its $3 billion E-Rate program for schools and libraries due to concerns about excessive children's screen time. A new proposal is expected soon, with potential reforms or termination of the program.
Chairman Brendan Carr celebrates FCC court loss in case over Biden-era rule.
Former FCC commissioners and staffers across parties are urging the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to force a vote on repealing the FCC's News Distortion Policy. The bipartisan group filed their petition in November 2025 after Chair Brendan Carr invoked the 1949 rule to pressure ABC over Jimmy Kimmel. Carr, who can alone bring the item to a vote, has refused while using the policy to threaten broadcasters perceived as biased against Trump. The petitioners argue the policy is unconstitutional and has been weaponized, seeking to compel FCC action before midterm elections.
A bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners and staffers is urging the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to force a vote on repealing the FCC's News Distortion Policy, arguing it has been weaponized by Republican Chair Brendan Carr. The petition, filed in November 2025 after Carr invoked the rule to pressure ABC over Jimmy Kimmel, has been blocked from a commission vote by Carr, who opposes repeal. The group seeks a writ of mandamus to compel action, citing concerns about the policy's use to threaten broadcasters perceived as biased against Trump, with midterm elections approaching.
The FCC's Media Bureau is soliciting public comments on whether the TV ratings system appropriately handles children's programming with transgender or non-binary characters. Chairman Brendan Carr claims parents are concerned about pro-transgender agenda in programming, though FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez notes only 11 public correspondences were received, with just 2 rating changes needed. Critics call the effort an attempt to erase transgender and non-binary people from media under the guise of protecting children.
