Sep 18 Kimmel suspension highlights Trump's growing power over U.S. media landscape By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Kimmel's suspension has led to a debate about free speech and media influence. Trump celebrated the decision and called for more shows to be canceled. Kimmel hasn't commented publicly on his suspension. Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Trump says Jimmy Kimmel 'said a horrible thing' about Charlie Kirk By Steff Staples President Donald Trump dismissed reactions to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show as an attack on free speech, saying the move was due to a "lack of talent."… Continue reading
Sep 18 ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk's death By David Bauder, Associated Press Kimmel's comments about Kirk's death “are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse,” said Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar's broadcasting division. Nexstar operates 23 ABC affiliates. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 9:40 FCC chairman says network oversight offers a needed 'course correction' By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas We continue our look at the FCC’s decision to allow Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to merge with the Hollywood studio Skydance. The scrutinized media deal was approved in a 2-1 vote after Paramount agreed to a settlement with… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 8:17 Trump's 'censorship and control' campaign threatens press freedom, FCC commissioner says By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas The $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance is fueling a fierce First Amendment fight and raising questions about the influence of the Trump administration. The FCC approved the deal by a 2-1 vote along party lines and came shortly… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 7:34 The politics behind the $8B Paramount-Skydance merger By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris The FCC approved Skydance Media's $8 billion bid to acquire Paramount, the parent company of CBS. The green light from the FCC comes after Paramount agreed to a $16 million settlement with President Trump over his lawsuit accusing “60 Minutes”… Continue watching
Jul 24 FCC approves Paramount's $8 billion deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoil By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press The stamp of approval from the Federal Communications Commission comes after months of turmoil revolving around President Donald Trump’s legal battle with “60 Minutes,” the crown jewel of Paramount-owned broadcast network CBS. Continue reading
Jun 27 Supreme Court OKs fee that subsidizes phone, internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the fee that is added to phone bills to provide billions of dollars a year in subsidized phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas… Continue reading
May 22 FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The proposal announced Wednesday by Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel would add a layer of transparency that many lawmakers and AI experts have requested, as rapidly advancing AI technology threatens to mislead voters. Continue reading
Apr 25 Net neutrality reinstated as FCC passes measure to regulate internet providers By David Hamilton, Associated Press The FCC on Thursday restored “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and AT&T from favoring some sites and apps over others. Continue reading