The administration continues to reduce taxpayer-funded federal workforce. President Trump’s administration fired over 600 journalists from the taxpayer-funded news outlet Voice of America (VOA). This has reduced the…
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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…
Read MoreDefense 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…
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