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MIKE MCKENNA: What’s Going On At The FCC?

Back in October 2019, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 13,892. Required Government agencies are “when engaged in civil administrative enforcement or adjudication in a transparent and fair way.” If that sounds minimal, then you should. The entire US justice system is built on simple yet powerful ideas of fairness and transparency. When they try […]

Trump signs executive order for more control over SEC, FCC, more

President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday, and his control over “so-called independent bodies” to curb regulatory units (including the Federal Trade Commission) that currently lack direct control of the White House. has been expanded. The order requires that all independent federal and administrative agencies submit draft regulations and be reviewed by the White […]

FCC chair brings receipts on Biden admin’s ‘expertise in incompetence’ in blistering message to Buttigieg

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Kerr has denounced former Transport Secretary Pete Buttigegg for claiming that Trump's “incompetent” is “putting Americans at risk” and under the Biden administration Pointing to a multi-billion dollar project, he said he had no results. “You worked for an administration that won $42 billion to connect millions of Americans to […]

FCC to probe DEI practices at Comcast, NBCUniversal

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Kerr announced Wednesday that he had requested the agency to investigate Comcast and its subsidiary, NBCuniversal, on his diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Carr wrote in a post At X, he notified Comcast CEO Brian Roberts about the pending probe. “There is great evidence that your company is still involved […]

Trump’s FCC Chief Brendan Carr Probes Comcast, NBC over DEI Policies Promoting Discrimination

On Tuesday, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Kerr launched an investigation into Comcast and NBCuniversal about promoting diversity policies, or what he called “a mysterious form of discrimination.” “I am writing to let you know that I asked the FCC Enforcement Bureau to open a Comcast and NBCuniversal investigation,” Car wrote in his letter […]

Robocall Scammers Impersonating the FCC Shut Down After Targeting *Real* FCC Staffers

The FCC is proposing a $4,492,500 fine for voice service provider Telnyx for allegedly violating the “know customers” rule and enabling robocall scams. The con artist blew the scam game in his face, where FCC officials are impersonating FCC officials when they make the unfortunate mistake of targeting real FCC employees with robocalls. Ars Technica […]