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.
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.
Despite cuts, FCC seeks larger budget for 2026
The FCC has requested a budget increase of more than 4 percent, despite the agency effectuating staff and resource cuts under its current chairman Brendan Carr.
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.
Nathan Simington to depart FCC this week
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington has announced his intention to depart the agency by the end of the week.
FCC Chairman Carr seeks to designate NBC equal time issue for hearing
The matter is rooted in an appearance by former Vice President Kamala Harris on "Saturday Night Live" last year.
FCC engages Paramount on remedies leading to Skydance Merger
Officials at the federal agency are discussing Paramount's diversity and equity initiatives, as well as a news distortion complaint lodged against its New York TV station.
Report: Nexstar fired reporter to avoid Trump defamation lawsuit
The dismissal was tied to an errant report on financial documents associated with Trump's social media company Truth Social, which triggered a deamation lawsuit.
Nexstar asks local TV station executives to support media deregulation
Dozens of local TV station general managers wrote letters that Nexstar filed with the FCC encouraging the agency to eliminate broadcast ownership caps.
Group linked to law firm challenges sale of Sinclair TV stations
A group called Frequency Forward has filed a petition with the FCC challenging Sinclair's planned divestiture of certain local TV assets to a former Bally Sports executive.
Viewpoint: When Nexstar and Network cross paths
Nexstar's demand that its local news stations run segments promoting media deregulation feels a bit like the 1970s-era film "Network" come to life, writes Kirk Varner.
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FCC’s Anna Gomez: Trump, Carr engaging in “harassment” against broadcasters
The Democratic regulator said the FCC's probes into CBS and Disney amounted to "harassment" at the direction of the Trump administration.
Nexstar orders stations to run news stories about FCC deregulation efforts
Nexstar is encouraging news viewers to visit a website that includes pre-written comments directed at the FCC that lobby for broadcast ownership deregulation.