Commission to consider proposals on spectrum use, relay services, regulatory cleanup, and cybersecurity rules. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the agenda for its Open Meeting on…
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Music Artists Send Letter to Congress Supporting American Music Fairness Act
Performers have not been compensated for music broadcast over the radio. Music artists wrote to Congress urging them to support the American Music Fairness Act. The bipartisan legislation,…
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President Trump Calls for Retraction from Media Outlet Over J6 Speech Video Edits
The BBC edited parts of his January 6, 2021, speech in a “false, defamatory, malicious, disparaging, and inflammatory” way. President Donald Trump called for a “full and fair…
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FCC Extends Equal Employment Deadline for Broadcaster Audits
The selected stations will need to report diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau extended its deadline for the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)…
Read MoreFCC Votes to Remove “Outdated and Useless“ Rules
The provisions to be deleted include regulations related to telegraph, rabbit-ear broadcast receivers, and telephone booths. The Federal Communications Commission has voted to remove “outdated and useless“ rules…
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IRS Says Pastors Endorsing Political Candidates Should Not Lose Tax-Exempt Status
The agency filed a supporting brief with Christian broadcasters requesting a Johnson Amendment override. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) submitted a court filing last week with the National…
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FCC Chair Commends Supreme Court Ruling on USF
SCOTUS overturned the 5th Circuit’s ruling and upheld the Universal Service Fund’s constitutionality. The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC)…
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VOA Employees Placed on Administrative Leave
USAGM staff face uncertainty amid federal agency reduction efforts. Voice of America (VOA) employees were placed on administrative leave with full pay and benefits following an executive order…
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FEC Will Not Act on AI in Political Campaign Ads
The commission is not proposing new rules during the current election cycle. Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chair Sean Cooksey announced the commission will not propose new rules for…
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FCC Proposes Rebates for Consumers Experiencing TV Blackouts
The commission requests public input on the proposal to compensate for service disruptions. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a proposal that would mandate rebates for consumers experiencing…
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