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 Geoffrey Starks to resign
His departure will create another vacancy that Trump will need to fill.
FCC begins first phase of deregulation efforts
The agency formally opened up a process to receive public comment on which of its regulations need updating and which rules should be deleted entirely.
Gray Media to acquire Fox station in Rochester
The station, KXLT, has been operated under a shared services agreement for some time; Gray Media justified the waiver by calling the Fox affiliate a "failing station."
FCC Chair questions lack of Great American Media channels on YouTube TV
In a letter to the CEOs of YouTube and Google, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he received "complaints" that YouTube TV was not carrying faith-based programming.
Sinclair CEO: Mergers can be done, even without regulatory changes
The broadcaster also sees a path toward substantial revenue opportunities via NextGen TV if a plan to fully sunset the ATSC 1.0 standard takes effect.
FCC readies plan to scrutinize broadcasters, telecoms over DEI initiatives
The FCC intends to use materials obtained from its investigation of Comcast over DEI initiatives to help the agency probe other telecoms and broadcasters on the same issue in the future.
FCC chair explores new rules to curb loud TV commercials
The head of the Federal Communications Commission is tired of loud commercials on broadcast and streaming TV, and is considering new rules to curb the practice.
FCC Chairman Carr probes sponsorships at NPR, PBS stations
The Chairman of the FCC is looking into sponsorship spots aired on PBS and NPR member stations.
FCC Chairman Carr pulls plug on diversity initiatives
The new head of the FCC, Brendan Carr, has rescinded the agency's diversity, equity and inclusiveness policies.
New FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announces staff appointments
Brendan Carr announced around a dozen new staff appointments in one of his first acts as Chairman of the FCC.
Trump to nominate Olivia Trusty to serve as FCC commissioner
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday said he intends to nominate Olivia Trusty to fill an upcoming vacancy at the FCC.
FCC tosses petition that challenged licensed of Fox-owned WTXF
The FCC on Thursday approved an application to renew the broadcast license of Fox-owned WTXF, ending a two year-long challenge brought by the MAD Project.