Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the public utility regulatory arm of the United States federal government. Among other sectors, the FCC regulates broadcast television, broadcast radio, telecommunications companies and other utilities. The FCC is based in Washington, D.C.
FCC nominee questioned over chairman’s targeting of broadcasters
During a hearing on Capitol Hill, President Trump's newest nominee to the FCC faced tough questions about the agency's politically-motivated attacks and investigations.
Scientology group buys TV station in Florida
The deal involves the acquisition of a broadcast TV station in the same area where the church has its international business headquarters.
FCC Chairman Carr gets warning letter from Senate lawmaker
The lawmaker, Richard Blumenthal, warned that failure to voluntarily produce certain records requested for two years could result in legal action.
Cruz reschedules hearing date for Severs nomination to FCC
Severs, a senior advisor to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, was nominated in August to fill the seat vacated by former Republican Commissioner Nathan Simington.
LPTV group pushes back against Sinclair’s NextGen TV proposal
The association warns that mandatory upgrades could force smaller broadcasters out of business and leave viewers with older television receivers without service.
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Judge approves procedural delays in Nexstar-TEGNA merger challenge
On Friday, a federal judge said all sides involved in the antitrust case will have more time to exchange discovery evidence and prepare and submit expert reports.
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FCC commissioners clash over election-related poll warnings
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended his earlier comments that threatened broadcasters from reporting on certain election polls, saying they don't apply to TV stations who report the news in good faith.
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SiliconDust: Broadcasters already know about NextGen TV emergency alert limits
Federal law requires TV stations to make their emergency notifications as available as possible, SiliconDust said in their new FCC letter.
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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 upholds fines against New York, Massachusetts pirate radio operators
The decisions, affirmed by the Chief of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau this week, involve unauthorized radio operations in Brooklyn, Spring Valley and Hyannis, Massachusetts.
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.
NAB says SiliconDust’s concerns about scheduled EAS test are overblown
The NAB said the upcoming emergency test is meant to gauge how encrypted TV stations deliver those alerts to viewers.
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