Topic: fcc regulation
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Net Neutrality's Brief Return: What Happened?
The FCC has dismantled federal net neutrality rules, leaving the future of an open internet uncertain and shifting the regulatory battle to the state level. State laws, like California's strong 2018 statute, have become crucial consumer safeguards, but are now threatened by federal efforts to lin...
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Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension: A Case of Government Censorship?
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show amid controversy over free speech, with critics pointing to political pressure and regulatory threats from government officials. FCC Chair Brendan Carr publicly warned ABC's affiliates of potential fines or license revocation, prompting major broadcasters to drop...
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SpaceX Cleared to Launch 7,500 More Starlink Satellites
The FCC has authorized SpaceX to launch an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites, bringing the total approved Gen2 constellation to 15,000 to enhance global broadband access. The approval allows SpaceX to deploy advanced satellites using a broader range of frequencies and new orb...
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Sen. Ed Markey: TikTok, the FCC, and Free Speech
Senator Ed Markey warns of a systematic effort to weaponize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to censor media and intimidate broadcasters, creating a chilling effect that undermines First Amendment protections. He criticizes the opaque and selective enforcement of the TikTok ban, sugges...
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Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue Accelerates Broadcast TV's Decline
Sinclair and Nexstar, two major ABC affiliate owners, pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show due to a joke with contested facts, following perceived threats from the FCC chair. The FCC's power to revoke broadcast licenses, based on outdated public interest rules, remains a potent regulatory threat despite mo...
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Disney's Newest Legacy
Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live after pressure from FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, raising concerns about corporate courage and artistic freedom to avoid regulatory issues. The decision, supported by ABC and prompted by Nexstar Media Group preempting the show, is seen as an attempt to appease ...
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