Anna Gomez (FCC)
Anna Gomez is an attorney who serves as a Commissioner with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). She was appointed to the role by President Joe Biden in 2023, succeeding former FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai.
Prior to her work at the FCC, she was an attorney at the law firm Wiley Rein, and worked at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) from 2009 to 2013.
FCC’s Gomez urges NAB to defend broadcasters against polling investigations
In a letter on Friday, Gomez accused the Trump administration of trying to influence news reporting by broadcasters ahead of the midterm election.
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FCC’s Carr engages in election interference with baseless threat about polls
It is not illegal for news outlets operated by licensed radio and TV stations to report on public polling data that they know or believe to be legitimate.
Nexstar asks FCC to reject stay of national TV ownership cap repeal
Public interest groups, labor unions and cable operators have challenged the FCC's decision while seeking judicial review.
Appeals court orders FCC to respond in Fox station license dispute
The FCC has 30 days to respond to the MAD Project's request for relief in a matter concerning the broadcast license of a Fox-owned TV station.
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FCC formalizes elimination of broadcast ownership cap
The elimination of the ownership cap is still subject to a possible legal challenge that could be filed by opponents in the near future.
FCC renews call for court to dismiss ABC lawsuit over license renewals
The agency, through the DOJ, said Disney attempted to "litigate by ambush" when it recently filed court briefs that contained new evidence.
FCC’s Media Bureau approves foreign bankrolling of Paramount-WBD merger
Paramount sought the approval in connection with new financing tied to the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery.
Trump: NBC’s Kristen Welker should be punished by FCC
NBC's Kristen Welker said Trump had “mixed results” with primary endorsements during a local television news broadcast.
Federal appeals court blocks FCC guidance on political ad rates
The case centered on the “lowest unit charge” requirement for broadcast campaign ads before elections.
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Disney, ABC sue FCC over probe that triggered license renewals
The FCC ordered early review of the stations’ broadcast licenses in April, years before they were set to expire; Disney says the move was retaliation over unfavorable programming.
Trump nominates Carr aide Danielle Thumann Severs to vacant FCC seat
Her confirmation would give Republicans three seats on the commission, the maximum allowed under FCC party-balance rules and the minimum needed for a quorum.
FCC votes to end broadcast TV ownership cap
By a 2-1 vote cast along party lines, the FCC adopted a proposal that eliminates the 39 percent ownership cap on broadcast TV stations, inviting possible legal challenges.
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