FCC
Luján Wants Carr Testifying ‘Once a Month’ Under Dem Congress
Danielle Thumann Severs, a top Carr advisor, was asked about the agency’s inquiry into the E-Rate program
2026 Midterms
Democratic Congress Could Put New Pressure on FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
Democrats' new congressional majority could increase scrutiny of the FCC's regulatory decisions
Congress
USTelecom Wants Broadband Permitting Reform, Big Tech USF Contribution in Next Congress
Wiley Rein attorneys said Democratic control would lead to oversight hearing and investigations, but wouldn’t significantly alter the FCC’s agenda
People
Thumann Confirmation Hearing Set for Nov. 10
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, did not advance a Democratic nominee alongside her
People
House Dems Want Thumann Nomination Paired with Gomez Renomination
Thumann’s confirmation hearing has not been rescheduled after it was postponed in September
Cybersecurity
FCC Votes to Block Chinese Labs from Testing U.S. Equipment
The agency also alleged a Lifeline provider fraudulently enrolled deceased subscribers
Spectrum
FCC Clears Slate of Spectrum Items, Including Proposal to Expand Direct-to-Device
The agency didn’t act on a request from SpaceX to consider satellite service in spectrum targeted by the NextNav petition
USF
Schools, Libraries Defend $2.5 Billion E-Rate Program to FCC
Industry groups also supported continued funding amid concerns from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
Drone Light Show Industry Urges FCC Not to Classify Its Equipment as ‘Military-Grade’
Manufacturers warned that a rapid shift to U.S.-made equipment could reduce safety because domestic suppliers remain limited.
Cybersecurity
Carr Defends Covered List Expansions
The FCC Chairman also downplayed concerns about him and other agency officials accepting event tickets from regulated companies
FCC
FCC Rolls Back Environmental Reviews to Speed Wireless Deployments
The agency also voted to make more spectrum available for satellite broadband
FCC
Wyden: An All-GOP FCC Would Be Unlawful
A legal dispute could complicate President Trump’s effort to reshape the agency’s five-member commission
Olivia Trusty
Civil Rights Groups Seek Gomez Renomination Alongside Thumann Severs
Civil rights groups are pressing the Senate to keep a Democratic voice at the FCC
Telecom 150
'Public Interest, Convenience, and Necessity': The 5 Words Behind U.S. Broadcast Licenses
Newton Minow, Kennedy’s FCC chairman, warned in 1961 that broadcasters risked losing their licenses if they neglected educational and other public-service programming.
People
Thumann Severs Nomination Hearing Postponed
The Senate Commerce Committee didn’t immediately set a new date
People
Tower, Fiber Trade Groups Back Thumann Severs for FCC
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus said the Senate shouldn’t move forward without a Democratic pairing
