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ABC's Jimmy Kimmel is moving a political interview with Democrat James Talarico to YouTube to avoid FCC license threats from the Trump administration, reflecting increasing regulatory pressure on broadcasters.

Jimmy Kimmel announced that his interview with James Talarico will be posted on YouTube instead of airing on TV due to threats from the FCC under the Trump administration.

The FCC has proposed a robocall mitigation scorecard to grade phone companies on spam call blocking, using metrics like call-blocking statistics and customer complaints to empower consumers and encourage better spam call mitigation.

Trump has demanded that the FCC rebuke or punish NBC journalist Kristen Welker for stating that his election endorsement results were 'mixed,' calling it a purposeful inaccuracy. The article discusses Trump's use of the FCC to target reporters and the implications under the current FCC chair, Brendan Carr.

The GOP is appealing to the Supreme Court after losing a case over TV election ad prices, seeking to overturn a ruling that blocked an FCC order for discounted ad rates during elections.

A federal appeals court blocked an FCC order that would have allowed political parties and fundraising committees to receive the lowest advertising rates for broadcast TV ads during elections, ruling that only individual candidates are entitled to such discounts under US law.

The FCC has officially abandoned its goal of achieving gigabit download and half-gigabit upload speeds for broadband in the US, citing unpredictability and current adequacy, which critics view as regulatory arrogance influenced by industry interests.

The FCC has abolished the gigabit speed goal for broadband, arguing it is unfair to slower technologies, and shifted focus away from affordability, citing high availability but sparking debate over price analysis.

Disney and ABC stations sue the FCC and its chairman to halt a censorship campaign that threatens their broadcast licenses, alleging First Amendment violations.

Trump's nomination of a third Republican to the FCC could let him remove the lone Democratic commissioner, potentially leaving the agency unchecked despite legal risks.

Trump nominates Republican Danielle Thumann Severs to the FCC, giving Republicans a 3-1 majority and breaking the norm of paired bipartisan appointments, which Democrats criticize as a power grab that could impact broadcast regulation.

Space mirror startup Reflect Orbital's plans to launch satellites that reflect sunlight for solar power could disrupt astronomy and risk eye damage, drawing warnings from astronomers.

The FCC has proposed banning foreign-made drones equipped with LiDAR, thermal imaging, or other 'military-grade' features from U.S. sale, which would remove popular DJI models like the Air 3S and Mini 5 Pro from shelves while leaving existing owners unaffected.

The FCC voted to end the national broadcast ownership cap, replacing it with case-by-case review, enabling further broadcast consolidation under Chairman Brendan Carr.

The FCC voted 2–1 to eliminate the national TV ownership cap of 39 percent, claiming authority to override a limit set by Congress. The decision will allow case-by-case merger review and is expected to enable larger broadcast consolidation, drawing lawsuits from advocacy groups.

Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay argues the FCC lacks authority to repeal the 39% TV ownership cap, which was written into law by Congress, as the Trump FCC moves to eliminate the rule.

The FCC's ban on foreign-made mobile robots, including robot vacuums, is criticized for focusing on manufacturing origin rather than actual cybersecurity, leading to fewer choices, higher prices, and slower innovation.

The FCC has added foreign-made advanced mobile robots, including robot vacuums, to its Covered List, effectively banning new imports to the US but not affecting existing devices currently on the market.

The Trump FCC's move to punish ABC over disliked speech, including a forced early license renewal review, draws bipartisan backlash from former FCC officials and conservative groups who warn it sets a chilling precedent.

The Trump administration announced a ban on imports of foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks and targeting Chinese manufacturers.