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FCC commissioner Anna Gomez visits NBCUniversal — FCC’s Anna Gomez Meets with TV Networks, Studio Execs and Unions During meetings in California, Democratic commissioner stressed the importance of independent journalism and press freedom

APTS Blasts Elimination of Public Media Funding in FY 2026 Budget Proposals “Eliminating this funding is a direct attack on the communities that depend on their local public media stations everyday for public safety, education and community connections,” the group said.

"Molly of Denali" is one of the programs that the Ready to Learn grants helped fund. — U.S. Department of Education Terminates CPB’s Ready to Learn Grant Corporation for Public Broadcasting decried the decision that impacts PBS and 44 public media stations

Latest about Trump

Judge Orders VOA to be Restored

By Tom Butts published 23 April 25

U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth issued a preliminary injunction ordering that the administration “take all necessary steps” to reinstate employees and contractors

Regulatory and Standards

Trump Unveils $500 Billion AI Project

By George Winslow published 22 January 25

The Stargate Project announced at the White House plans to invest $500 billion; Elon Musk has already blasted the plan

Products

Christ Cuomo interview with FCC commissioner Brendan Carr on NewsNation

FCC’s Carr: Broadcasters Must Be ‘Held to Their Public Interest Obligations’

By George Winslow published 3 December 24

Trump’s nominee to lead regulator tells NewsNation ‘one of my top priorities is trying to smash this censorship cartel’

Regulatory and Standards

Trump Sues CBS Over Editing of Harris Interview

By George Winslow published 1 November 24

The lawsuit is seeking a jury trial and $10B in damages

Regulatory and Standards

ABC News debate showing moderators and back of Trump and Harris.

FCC Chair Rosenworcel Rebuts Trump’s Call to Revoke ABC Licenses

By George Winslow published 12 September 24

Angered by ABC News debate moderators fact-checking his claims, Trumps said regulators should remove their broadcast station licenses

Regulatory and Standards

Axios: Trump Team Considers Nationalizing 5G

By Paul McLane published 29 January 18

Could 5G network be taken over by the feds? Pai opposes idea

Regulatory and Standards

Trump Forces Broadcasters to Re-Assess Profanity Policies

By Tom Butts published 18 January 18

CPB, APTS Call Trump’s Budget ‘Devastating’ to Public Media

By Michael Balderston published 12 February 18

Budget would reportedly rescind all but $15 million for public media in both FY2019 and FY2020.

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