FCC
Simington, Wax Call on Trump to ‘DOGE’ the FCC
The commissioner and his new chief of staff called for slashing subsidies and downsizing staff.
Congress
Senate Votes to Repeal Biden FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Rule
House companion effort led by Rep. Fulcher expected to move next.
FCC
100 Days of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
FCC under Carr saved $463 million by terminating legacy contracts, the agency said.
Congress
Trusty Gets Her Commerce Committee Vote on April 30
Senate confirmation would give Republicans a 3–2 FCC majority.
FCC
MAGA Activist Gavin Wax Lands Senior Role at FCC
Simington’s new chief of staff, a player in the Make America Great Again movement, vowed ‘retribution’ against Trump critics.
Wireless
Rural Wireless Carriers Oppose T-Mobile’s Purchase of UScellular
They argued USF-funded sites could be shut down.
FCC
FCC Travel Freeze Forces Gomez to Pay Her Own Way to NAB Show
The FCC suspended commissioner travel with no public explanation.
FCC
FCC’s Carr Opens Probes Into Disney and ABC
The agency is investigating the company, along with Comcast and Verizon, over diversity practices.
FCC
FCC Opens Inquiry into GPS Backup
Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized the agency's recent probes into media companies and ISPs.
Digital Inclusion
FCC’s Gomez Defends DEI Against Government Intrusion
Democrat says government interference with DEI initiatives could have long-term economic and social consequences.
national security
FCC Investigating Chinese Telecom Providers
The agency's chairman alleged some of the firms were operating in the U.S.
Justice Department
Luján Bill Would Let FCC Collect Robocall Fines
The authority currently rests with the Justice Department.
FCC
FCC Commissioner Starks to Resign ‘This Spring’
With Starks leaving, Carr could have a majority sooner than he expected.
FCC
Carr Establishes New Council for National Security at FCC
Initiative aims to strengthen U.S. telecom security and counter foreign threats.
FCC
Commissioner Anna Gomez Urges FCC to Lead USF Talks
'This is an opportunity for the FCC to strengthen the [Universal Service Fund],' Gomez said.
FCC
Simington Embraces English-Only Proceedings at FCC
Simington spoke out after Trump’s Executive Order
