FCC’s Brendan Carr Advances Investigation into NPR, PBS Running ‘Prohibited’ Ads
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Kerr has investigated NPR and PBS, which operate “banned” commercials. Carr ordered a taxpayer-funded NPR and PBS investigation in early January, and believes that nonprofits are running commercials that are banned from airing. “I'm worried that NPR and PBS broadcasts may be violating federal law by broadcasting commercials,” Carr […]
FCC’s Brendan Carr orders probe into Comcast’s DEI policies
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Kerr asked his agency to begin an investigation into Comcast's DEI policy. On Tuesday, Kerr told Comcast CEO Brian Roberts whether the cable giant whose FCC owns NBCuniversal is violating federal law, particularly the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, by implementing the DEI program. I warned that I would investigate. . […]
Federal Court Terminates FCC’s Net-Neutrality Regulations
A federal appeals court on Thursday halted the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) years-long attempt to impose stricter regulations on the Internet. Net neutrality regulations require Internet service providers to provide access to all websites and content providers at uniform rates and speeds, regardless of size or nature of content. The Sixth Circuit said the FCC […]
House Oversight probes FCC’s expedited approval of Soros purchase of 200+ radio stations ahead of election
The Federal Communications Commission has expedited a decision to allow Democratic megadonor George Soros to acquire large stakes in more than 200 radio stations. The move is being investigated by the House Oversight Committee amid concerns of “politicization” and interference in the 2024 presidential election. The FCC appears to have approved the agreement. left-wing billionaire […]
Court blocks FCC’s reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday blocked the Federal Communications Commission from reinstating landmark net neutrality rules, saying broadband providers are likely to prevail in court. The FCC voted along party lines in April to resume regulatory oversight of broadband internet, reinstating open internet rules adopted in 2015 that had been rolled back under then-President […]
FCC’s Brendan Carr: Pass the Bill to Ban TikTok
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr told Breitbart News on Sunday that Congress should pass legislation to ban TikTok in the United States. The bill, the Protecting Americans from Regulatory Applications by Foreign Adversaries Act, includes: passed it It has bipartisan support through the House Energy and Commerce Committee. It bans TikTok and other […]