FCC’s Carr warns DEI policies at Paramount, Verizon could threaten mergers
FCC Chair Brendan Kerr is ready to block mergers and acquisitions from companies that still hold strong diversity, equity and inclusive programs, according to the report. Major deals, particularly Paramount Global's merger with Skydance Media and the parent acquisition of Verizon's Frontier Communications, could face obstacles from federal agencies if they don't backtrack the DEI […]
FCC’s Carr Asks Google About Claims of ‘Faith-Based Discrimination’
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Kerr is asking the CEOs of Alphabet and Google to answer questions about possible discrimination against faith-based programming. YouTube TV is reported rejection To carry the great American family, Kerr posted an online letter on Friday. According to Carr, the great American media complained to him about the issue. […]
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 […]