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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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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FCC Chair Requests Congress Renew Auction Authority
He states that opening mid-band spectrum will support the economy and national security. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr wrote a letter urging Congress to restore his agency’s…
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FCC Chair Announces Investigation into NPR and PBS
He says the nonprofits may be violating federal rules by airing commercials and promotional announcements. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr announced an investigation into the “sponsor messages”…
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Defense Department Awards Contract for Radio Access Network Prototype
The Pentagon attempts to build out an ecosystem for complete interoperability. The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a $6.5 million contract this week to develop a prototype of…
Read MoreFCC Requests Dismissal of Legal Challenge Over Workforce Data Collection
Broadcaster groups claim that the reinstatement of Form 395-B infringes on constitutional rights. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has requested a dismissal of a legal challenge to the…
Read MoreFCC Approves Radio License Transfer from Audacy to Soros-Funded Nonprofit
A House committee is investigating the sale facilitated by the federal agency before the November election. The Federal Communications Commission has provided regulatory approval for Audacy to transfer…
Read MoreSenate Commerce Committee Preserves FCC’s AI Political Ad Disclosure Rule
Legislation was introduced to bar the agency’s tv and radio ad disclosure requirements. The Senate Commerce Committee narrowly voted to uphold a new artificial intelligence (AI) disclosure requirement…
Read MoreFCC Proposes AI Transparency for Political Ads
The new requirements would inform the public of the use of artificial intelligence in campaign ads. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for…
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