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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Vodafone and FCC seal a strategic alliance for their communications

Vodafone and FCC have entered into a strategic partnership to migrate their communication systems to a cloud-based platform, aiming to unify fixed and mobile communications across FCC's operations in Spain.

Mar 23 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump threatens to revoke licenses for networks airing college games instead of Army-Navy

President Trump is escalating his conflict with television networks by threatening to revoke their licenses if they broadcast college football games that conflict with the annual Army-Navy game.

Mar 21 • 15:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FCC takes notice as America’s most popular sport becomes increasingly costly, frustrating to consume

The FCC is responding to concerns about the rising costs and frustrations for NFL fans accessing games via streaming services.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democrats vow political reckoning if they win midterms as campaign season heats up

Democrats are preparing to retaliate against companies aligned with Trump’s agenda should they win the midterms, focusing on merger breakups and investigations.

Mar 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FCC boss vows to ‘rebalance’ media, urges more pro-America programming

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has called on local TV stations to prioritize patriotic programming over national network content.

Mar 18 • 20:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Newsom slams FCC’s Brendan Carr for threats against media, blasts Trump as 'Dear Leader'

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr for a social media warning to media outlets and labeled former President Trump as 'Dear Leader.'

Mar 17 • 19:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Why Trump is denouncing the media’s Iran war coverage as too negative – boosted by rhetorical FCC backing

President Trump criticizes media coverage of the Iran war as overly negative, suggesting it undermines U.S. military efforts.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump Against the Press

The chairman of the FCC threatened US television stations with license revocation due to their coverage of the Iran conflict, raising concerns about press freedom.

Mar 17 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Democracy in the USA in free fall: – Like in Putin's Russia

A recent report indicates that the level of democracy in the United States has fallen dramatically, now returning to levels last seen in 1978, igniting concerns about the state of democratic values in the nation.

Mar 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trump backs FCC chairman's threat to broadcasters and criticizes coverage of the Iran war

Trump supports the FCC's threat to revoke licenses of broadcasters due to their coverage of the Iran war, labeling media as corrupt.

Mar 16 • 18:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump 'thrilled' as FCC chair warns news organizations to correct course or lose licenses

President Trump expressed excitement over FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's warning to news organizations about potential consequences for spreading misinformation.

Mar 16 • 17:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: Look at who we have already taken down

FCC chief Brendan Carr announced that broadcasters spreading fake news could face license revocation in response to recent inaccurate reporting on Iranian missile strikes.

Mar 16 • 13:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump backs FCC chair’s threat to pull licenses of news outlets over Iran war coverage

Donald Trump supports the FCC chair's warning that news outlets could lose their licenses over unfavorable reporting on the Iran war.

Mar 16 • 13:41 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A Trump Official Threatened the Media Over Iran Coverage. The Boss Was Thrilled.

A top official in Donald Trump's administration threatened media outlets regarding their coverage of the Iran conflict, eliciting enthusiasm from leadership within the administration.

Mar 16 • 04:52 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

US TV chief threatens to revoke licenses after Iran coverage

The head of the US media regulatory agency warns TV stations against spreading 'false news' about the Iran conflict, citing potential consequences for their licenses.

Mar 16 • 02:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Republican rebukes FCC chair’s threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war

FCC chair Brendan Carr faces criticism from Senator Ron Johnson for suggesting that broadcasters could lose their licenses for airing 'fake news' related to the Iran conflict.

Mar 15 • 19:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FCC chair Brendan Carr warns broadcasters must 'correct course' on 'news distortions' before license renewals

FCC chair Brendan Carr has warned broadcasters to address 'news distortions' or risk losing their licenses as their renewal period approaches.

Mar 15 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The White House threatens to revoke broadcasters' licenses due to their coverage of the war

Brendan Carr, the chairman of the FCC, has threatened to revoke broadcasting licenses over what he deems biased coverage of the war with Iran.

Mar 15 • 18:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Threat to revoke media licenses due to coverage of the war

The chairman of the FCC threatens to revoke media licenses following critical coverage of U.S. military actions in Iran.

Mar 15 • 17:56 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Trump administration threatens media outlets over Iran war coverage

The head of the FCC has threatened media outlets with license loss if they do not align their coverage of the Iran war with what is deemed to be in the public interest.

Mar 15 • 16:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Head of regulatory agency threatens to revoke licenses of US broadcasters for disagreeing with coverage of the war in Iran

The head of the FCC threatened to revoke the licenses of US broadcasters due to their coverage of the Iran war, accusing them of spreading misinformation.

Mar 15 • 16:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

USA: Media outlets threatened with license revocation for fake news in the Iran war

American broadcasters face potential license revocation for allegedly spreading fake news regarding the war in the Gulf.

Mar 15 • 05:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

FCC chair threatens to throttle news broadcasts over ‘hoaxes’ about Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatens to revoke broadcasting licenses for media spreading misinformation about the Iran war.

Mar 14 • 21:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog USA under Trump: Media Supervision: Broadcasters Face License Withdrawal Due to Iran Reports

US broadcasters may face the withdrawal of their licenses by the FCC due to inappropriate reporting on Iran, as asserted by FCC Chair Brendan Carr.

Mar 13 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

American startup seeks controversial license to place mirror in space to reflect sunlight

An American startup aims to use large mirrors in space to reflect sunlight back to Earth, raising questions among scientists regarding its feasibility and impact.

Mar 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Is the acquisition of the owner of TVN going to be "approved quite quickly"? "There have been many concerns"

Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, expressed optimism for the rapid approval of Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, indicating fewer competitive concerns compared to Netflix's offer.

Mar 5 • 17:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump’s FCC aims to crack down on offshore call centers, illegal robocalls, chairman says

The FCC is set to vote on a proposal aimed at promoting onshoring call center jobs and improving customer service standards.

Mar 4 • 20:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP senator calls for revision to federal law as sports fans pay big on outrageous streaming prices

A GOP senator is advocating for changes to the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act in response to rising streaming costs affecting sports fans.

Mar 3 • 15:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Genius or millionaire fantasy? The controversial bet of Elon Musk on AI in space

Elon Musk's proposal to establish data centers in orbit has sparked a debate on the technical and economic feasibility of training artificial intelligence in space.

Mar 3 • 15:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The carpet is laid for the finalization of the Paramount - Warner Bros agreement

The head of the US Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, indicated that the regulatory body will not seek to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Mar 3 • 09:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCC commissioner vows to end Lagos indigenes marginalisation

Abdulwasiu Bawa-Allah, the Lagos State Commissioner at the Federal Character Commission, has pledged to end the marginalization of Lagos indigenes in federal positions during his second term.

Mar 3 • 02:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NFL fans’ 2025 bills come under focus as FCC probes the rise of sports streaming services

The FCC is investigating the impact of the transition of live sports from traditional broadcast to streaming platforms, particularly concerning costs for NFL fans.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FCC boss wants to make life less frustrating for sports fans, says streaming shift a ‘real pain for consumers’

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr aims to address frustrations of sports fans caused by the shift to streaming services for live sports.

Feb 26 • 14:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCC seeks UAE firm’s support to improve service delivery

The Federal Character Commission of Nigeria is engaging with a UAE firm to enhance its digital services and improve governance.

Feb 26 • 14:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Texas-based ABC affiliates file equal time notices as FCC cracks down on ‘The View’ over Talarico segment

Texas ABC affiliates are complying with FCC regulations by filing equal-time notices, prompted by the investigation into an episode of 'The View' featuring Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.

Feb 25 • 21:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The New York Times: This is how Trump twists the neck of American media

The New York Times editorial board warns about the Trump administration's dangerous approach to press freedom, citing efforts to manipulate federal regulatory agencies to achieve political goals.

Feb 25 • 07:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview

US Senate Democrats are investigating CBS and the FCC over allegations that they blocked an interview with Democratic candidate James Talarico on Stephen Colbert's show.

Feb 24 • 16:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Colbert-Talarico interview being investigated by Democrats after FCC dust-up

Senator Richard Blumenthal is investigating CBS for potentially blocking a Stephen Colbert interview with Democratic candidate James Talarico amid concerns about FCC regulations.

Feb 24 • 16:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Stephen Colbert, CBS and the FCC: What to know about the heated media feud

CBS, Stephen Colbert, and the FCC are embroiled in a media feud over a controversial interview, raising issues of censorship and political influence.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

BROADCAST BIAS: Idea of giving politicians equal time sends Colbert into a fury

Stephen Colbert reacts with frustration to the FCC's suggestion that broadcast networks evaluate late-night shows for equal time air regulations for political candidates.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Did Trump's administration prevent a popular Democrat from appearing on TV? Talk show star Stephen Colbert was frustrated

The administration of former President Trump allegedly interfered with a planned TV appearance by a Texas Democrat during Stephen Colbert's show due to FCC regulations.

Feb 21 • 04:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Jasmine Crockett reveals Colbert hasn't invited her on show since furor over Talarico interview

Rep. Jasmine Crockett expresses disappointment at not being invited back to Stephen Colbert's show following controversy around an interview with her opponent, James Talarico.

Feb 20 • 18:01 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Stephen Colbert clashes with CBS over James Talarico interview

Stephen Colbert's interview with Democrat James Talarico was pulled by CBS due to concerns over FCC equal time rules amid a challenging week for the network.

Feb 20 • 14:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FCC launches 'Pledge America Campaign' for broadcasters as part of Trump admin's 250th anniversary celebration

The FCC has initiated the 'Pledge America Campaign' to encourage broadcasters to participate in the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Feb 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Max Hjelm: Will the Man with the Bible Triumph Over Donald Trump?

The article discusses the implications of CBS's decision to halt Stephen Colbert's interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico amid concerns from the FCC regarding political impartiality.

Feb 19 • 16:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DAVID MARCUS: How Stephen Colbert conned Dem donors and burned Jasmine Crockett

Stephen Colbert's claims of being censored by CBS led to significant fundraising for Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, raising questions about the authenticity of Colbert's narrative.

Feb 19 • 15:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Let's take a look at the script… What happened in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance?

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance has drawn scrutiny over alleged profanity, leading to a review by the FCC at the request of Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra.

Feb 19 • 09:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Colbert skewers CBS for denying deep-sixing of candidate interview, while Kimmel hosts Democratic fundraiser

Stephen Colbert criticizes CBS for not allowing him to air an interview, highlighting tensions between comedy, corporate control, and free speech.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FCC chair Brendan Carr sets the record straight on Stephen Colbert censorship claims

FCC Chair Brendan Carr clarified that CBS did not prevent Stephen Colbert from airing an interview with a Democratic candidate, countering claims of censorship.

Feb 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FCC chair rips Colbert 'hoax' after CBS denied blocking Talarico interview, says media fell for it

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized the media for promoting what he deemed a 'hoax' regarding Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico.

Feb 18 • 20:03 UTC

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