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Senate votes to strip $1.1 billion in funding from PBS, NPR stations
The U.S. Senate on Thursday narrowly approved a measure that eliminates more than $1 billion in federal funding from public radio and television stations across the country.
TEGNA to pay $222,000 after accidentally showing porn during newscast
The payout is connected to an incident during a local news broadcast that sparked an FCC investigation into indecent material on TV.
T-Mobile tells FCC it will end DEI policies
The affirmation followed an application by the wireless provider to swap spectrum-related assets with U.S. Cellular Corporation, which requires FCC approval.
FCC Chairman Carr targets 40 regulations for “deletion”
The rules flagged for review will be voted on during the FCC's meeting later this month.
Paramount agrees to settle Trump lawsuit for $16 million
Paramount Global says it will pay $16 million to settle a news distortion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump last year.
Charter says fiber lines were deliberate cut in California
The vandalism left more than 50,000 Spectrum residential, business and government subscribers without service in mid-June.
Sinclair agrees to settle FCC probe over children’s programming
The broadcaster will pay $500,000 but will not have to admit any wrongdoing; the probe began last September under a different administration.
FCC seeks public comment on TV, radio ownership reform
The agency will issue a public notice that seeks comment on modifying or eliminate certain broadcast ownership restrictions.
Court hits DVD pirates with $7.5 million judgment
A court in Washington has imposed a $7.5 million judgment against nearly two dozen defendants who sold counterfeit movies on Amazon.
Senate confirms Olivia Trusty to commissioner role at FCC
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's Republican nominee to fill a vacancy at the Federal Communications Commission.
FCC Commissioner Gomez meets with TV networks during West Coast trip
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez wrapped up a West Coast visit by meeting with leading TV industry executives.
Alhurra calls out USAGM over funding cuts
The Arabic-language satellite TV channel said the federal agency is "illegally withholding" Congressionally-approved funds for its broadcast operations.