FCC Announces Timeline for Identifying Foreign Government-Sponsored Broadcasts

Broadcasters must disclose foreign ties in paid content under new transparency rules by December 8. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finalized a compliance timeline earlier this month for…

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President Signs Executive Order to Defund PBS and NPR

The president’s order also calls for an investigation into possible discrimination by the outlets. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to remove federal funding for National…

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Defense Department to Reduce Radio Programs on AFN Go

The department seeks to streamline operations with existing radio stations. The Department of Defense (DoD) announced last week that it will be reducing radio programs and commercially produced…

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FTC Reports $470 Million Lost to Text Message Scams in 2024

 Despite fewer reports, scam-related texts increased, with package, job, and bank fraud texts topping the list. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that consumers lost $470 million to…

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Judge Orders Administration to Restore Voice of America

The order requires the return of employees who were fired or placed on leave. District Judge Royce Lamberth ruled this week that President Trump’s administration must restore funding…

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Three Pentagon Officials Placed on Leave After Leak Investigation

One of the officials was a top advisor to the defense secretary. Three Pentagon officials, including Secretary Pete Hegseth’s advisor Dan Caldwell, were placed on administrative leave after…

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White House Identifies iPhone Content Suggestion in Signal Chat Breach

An internal investigation found a reporter’s information was saved under an administration official’s contact. The White House revealed the results of its investigation into the addition of a…

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White House Releases New Briefing Room Media Layout

AP journalists testified recently on revocation of White House press pool access. On Sunday, the White House released the new seating arrangements for the briefing room, breaking with…

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Congressman Proposes Legislation to Ban Classified Information in Messaging Apps

The proposed penalties include a $250,000 fine and up to five years of prison. Representative Ritchie Torres of New York proposed legislation to make the use of outside…

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Funding Restored for U.S. Global Media

Department of Justice says lawsuits are now moot after funds were released. Federal officials restored federal funding for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) after radio stations…

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