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Senate likely to confirm Olivia Trusty to FCC next week
The U.S. Senate is likely to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee to fill a vacancy at the FCC next week.
Disney, Comcast sue AI firm Midjourney on copyright grounds
Disney and Comcast's NBC Universal have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against AI-focused company Midjourney.
Dish parent Echostar prepares bankruptcy filing
Echostar, the parent of Dish Network and Sling TV, is preparing a bankruptcy filing to shield its wireless spectrum from regulators.
Appeals court: Trump can continue to block AP reporters from events
The White House and its offices are not public forums, and the administration is free to restrict access, the Trump-appointed judges ruled.
Woman suing Wikipedia for wrongful termination filed similar discrimination case in 2022
The woman, Kayla Mae, denied being transgender in a discrimination case filed three years ago, but said the opposite in her lawsuit against the Wikimedia Foundation.
Nexstar pulls back on DEI initiatives amid FCC lobbying
The broadcaster removed references to its diversity, equity and inclusiveness programs from its website and social media profiles.
Fired sales manager sues Nexstar over DEI policies
The largest local TV broadcaster in the country deleted information about its diversity policies from its websites within the past year.
Documents outline deal between Voice of America, One America News
The agency's senior advisor Kari Lake endorsed a non-binding contract with OAN parent Herring Networks earlier this month, according to documents obtained by The Desk.
Trump threatens another lawsuit against CBS amid settlement talks
The network has offered to settle Trump's earlier news distortion lawsuit for $15 million; Trump is holding out for $25 million and an apology from CBS News.
CNN reporter to be questioned in Nexstar defamation lawsuit
The reporter, Liam Reilly, published a story in 2023 about a newsroom-wide memo at a Nexstar TV station that ultimately led to the firings of two news directors.
Woman fired by Wikipedia parent after harassment speaks out
A software engineer who claims she was fired by Wikipedia's parent organization after complaining about harassment is speaking publicly for the first time since filing a lawsuit against the company.
NPR sues Trump administration over funding cuts
The public radio program distributor takes issue with Trump's executive order that directed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to eliminate funding for NPR and PBS.