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 commissioner urges agency to close WTXF license probe
The commissioner said the FCC needs to wind down its politically-motivated investigation over a routine application to renew the license of Fox-owned WTXF.
FCC chair rejects call from Trump to strip ABC of broadcast license
The head of the FCC says the agency will not act on a comment made by Trump to revoke ABC's broadcast license over his performance at this week's debate.
DirecTV files FCC complaint against Disney as dispute drags on
DirecTV has escalated its fight against Disney to the FCC, accusing the broadcaster of violating the agency's good faith negotiation rules during its programming dispute.
Nexstar taps Supreme Court decision in seeking dismissal of FCC fine
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Chevron deference means the Media Bureau erred in fining Nexstar over a carriage dispute, the broadcaster claims.
FCC fines Audacy over handling of cash contest
Federal broadcast regulators said Audacy did not carry out the contest as it advertised.
FCC votes to cap prison phone call rates
The FCC has approved a measure that caps most phone calls placed by inmates in prison and jails to no more than $1 per call.
DirecTV pushes back against FCC proposal to ban early termination fees
The satellite TV company warns it might have to charge customers for equipment and installation up front, which could discourage some low-income households from becoming customers.
FCC ability to regulate uncertain after SCOTUS nullifies “Chevron doctrine”
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the "Chevron doctrine" raises questions about the FCC's ability to interpret open-ended laws and regulate the telecom and media industries accordingly.
FCC chair proposes AI disclosure rule for political ads on TV, radio
If enacted, the rule would require political ads aired on radio and TV to include a disclosure if AI tools were used in their production.
FCC votes to restore Obama-era network neutrality rules
The FCC has voted 3-2 to restore network neutrality rules first put in place during the Obama administration.
FCC Commissioner criticizes agency’s conditional approval of WADL deal
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said the agency's decision to conditionally approve Mission's purchase of WADL exceeded its authority.
FCC approves sale of WADL to Mission with conditions
The FCC has conditionally approved Mission Broadcasting's purchase of WADL-TV in Detroit, according to an order obtained by The Desk on Tuesday.