Dec 14 As net neutrality vote nears, some brace for a long fight By Tali Arbel, Associated Press As the federal government prepares to unravel sweeping net-neutrality rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet, advocates of the regulations are bracing for a long fight. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 7:11 Killing net neutrality means no one is looking out for consumers' interest, says FCC commissioner By PBS News Hour The FCC is expected to roll back net neutrality rules on Thursday, a move that could have significant implications for Americans' access to the internet. FCC chairman Ajit Pai is pushing to kill the Obama-era rules, which ensure that internet… Continue watching
Nov 21 Analysis: Why the FCC's proposed internet rules may spell trouble ahead By David Choffnes, The Conversation As the Federal Communications Commission takes up a formal proposal to reverse the Obama-era Open Internet Order, a key question consumers and policymakers alike are asking is: What difference do these rules make?… Continue reading
Oct 11 In series of tweets, Trump renews feud with NBC, raises broadcaster license issue By Associated Press President Donald Trump is renewing his feud with NBC News, and this time he's raising the possibility of challenging broadcasting licensing for broadcast outlets. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 7:40 FCC chair Ajit Pai explains why he wants to scrap net neutrality By PBS News Hour Ajit Pai, President Trump’s new FCC chairman, has plans to do away with net neutrality rules that have been in place for the last three years. Pai argues the rules are too burdensome and that they stifle innovation and competition. Continue watching
Apr 26 FCC chief lays out attack on 'net neutrality' rules By Associated Press FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said Wednesday he wants to eliminate the agency's broad powers to monitor telecom companies such as Verizon, AT&T and Comcast for bad behavior. Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch 6:26 How will a new law blocking internet privacy rules affect you? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 03 Trump signs bill blocking Obama-era rule over online privacy By Darlene Superville, Associated Press After his press secretary blasted it as an example of rampant government overreach, President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Monday that could eventually allow internet providers to sell information about their customers' browsing habits. Continue reading
Apr 02 Dems urge Trump to veto bill blocking online privacy rule By Associated Press Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer is urging President Donald Trump to veto a resolution that would kill an online privacy regulation. Continue reading
Mar 31 Before you lament the end of your internet privacy, read this By Iman Smith The GOP pushed a measure through the House this week that overturns Obama-era regulations intended to protect consumers’ data from being shared with advertisers without consent. If you’re reading this story on a computer or internet-connected device, that obviously includes… Continue reading