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.
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Bill aimed at protection of journalists stalls in U.S. Senate
The PRESS Act would protect a journalist from being forced to disclose their anonymous sources under threat of arrest or prosecution.
Minnesota lawmaker urges Comcast, Diamond Sports to hammer out a deal
A U.S. Senator says Comcast and Diamond Sports must return to the negotiating table, because her voters can’t watch baseball on cable TV.
Group urges FCC to act on WTXF license renewal
The Media and Democracy Project says it supports efforts by two federal lawmakers who want the federal agency to decide on the Fox-owned station’s application.
Staffer who made sex tape in Hart Senate Office Building was warned over social media posts
The Chief of Staff for Senator Ben Cardin’s office warned Aidan Maese-Czeropski to “tone down” his social media posts after promoting him to a junior-level position in November.
Senator Ted Cruz slams effort to revoke license of Fox station
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has criticized efforts by a media watchdog to challenge the broadcast license of Fox-owned WTXF in Philadelphia.