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Watch Jimmy Kimmel’s interview with James Talarico.Kimmel said he couldn’t air his interview with the Democratic Texas Senate candidate on TV after the FCC “threatened” him. Instead, you can watch it on the the Jimmy Kimmel Live YouTube channel: [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLDE9LrGpNk]

The Verge1d agoWhole story →

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FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AIThe Federal Communications Commission is considering a request to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with AI-generated voices. Current federal law bans most robocalls to cellphones without prior consent. The Republican-led FCC has advanced the petition for public comment and could rule on it by late October. Consumer advocacy groups…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →

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Broadcast License Battle Between Disney and FCC Heats Up in Federal CourtThe Disney Corporation has dragged the Federal Communications Commission into court to try and put an end to the agency's review of its broadcast licenses.

Breitbart News Network3d agoWhole story →

ABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over issues of free speech and jurisdictionA lawyer for ABC has asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses,

Breitbart News Network3d agoSources (2)Whole story →

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ABC asks judge to block FCC early license reviewAn ABC lawyer argued the FCC was effectively forcing the broadcast company to sit with its "head on a guillotine" while it awaits a decision about its license renewals.

CBS News3d agoWhole story →

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Congress wrote this rule for radio. Write it again for social media platformsCongress should require social media platforms to identify foreign government propaganda aimed at Americans before the midterm elections.

Washington Examiner3d agoWhole story →

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FCC considering changes, possibly ending, program that offers discounted internet to schools, librariesA federal program that has paid out billions of dollars to local schools and libraries to offset the cost of internet service is in danger of being curtailed or even eliminated, leaving district administrators and library officials concerned about how they would bridge the financial gap. The E-Rate program, overseen

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review6d agoWhole story →

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Anika Wells named on Time100 list as one of ‘world’s most influential rising stars’ after social media banThe federal communications minister, Anika Wells, has been named as one of Time magazine’s “world’s most influential rising stars” in recognition of her work

EUROPE SAYS9d agoWhole story →

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Jack Smith Obtained Internal Communications Between Nearly 50 Journalists, Trump OfficialsFormer special counsel Jack Smith's investigators obtained internal communications between scores of journalists and Trump administration officials during the federal election investigation of President Donald Trump. | Pre-Viral

Breitbart News Network10d agoWhole story →

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Jack Smith's Trump probe swept up Fox News, other media communications as investigation went beyond lawmakersJack Smith's investigators obtained records containing communications between nearly 50 journalists and government officials during the Trump probe.

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'Needed oversight': lawmakers propose bills to make AI robocalls illegal in MichiganLANSING, Mich. — There's been action to stop spam calls on the federal level, and now, Michigan lawmakers are looking to crack down, as well.

EUROPE SAYS14d agoWhole story →

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California deal on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger spurs frustrationAtty. Gen. Rob Bonta’s agreement clearing the $111-billion merger followed intense pressure from state leaders including Gov. Gavin Newsom and dissent among fellow Democratic state attorneys general.

Los Angeles Times17d agoWhole story →

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Ex-federal prosecutors say Trump media company's scheme to sell early access to Truth Social posts is likely criminalTrump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."

CBS News18d agoWhole story →

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Disney says Trump threats against reporters should prompt court to block FCC actionOngoing threats by President Donald Trump against reporters and broadcast networks are grounds for a US judge to block the Federal Communications Commission from reviewing Disney's eight ‌ABC station licenses early, the company said on Thursday.

Reuters22d agoWhole story →

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House approves AM radio requirement for new cars.The bill would require all new cars, including electric vehicles like Tesla, to be capable of receiving AM radio broadcasts. It now advances to the Senate, where a companion bill has already racked up 60 cosponsors. The bill’s main sponsor Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) celebrated the House passage in a statement: > This vote sends a clear message to car…

The Verge23d agoWhole story →

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23-year-old Georgia mayor removed from office after city alleges improper contact with teen, misuse of fundsLawmakers in an Atlanta suburb removed the city’s young mayor, accusing him of misusing a municipal credit card and engaging in inappropriate, sexually explicit communications with a teenager, officials said Sunday.

NBC News25d agoWhole story →

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Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midtermsThe Senate is returning to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.

CBS News25d agoWhole story →

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Tylenol Maker and Pharmacy Chains Ask Appeals Court to Reconsider Autism and ADHD Lawsuit RulingBy Samuel López | USA Herald Tylenol maker Kenvue and some of America’s largest pharmacy and retail chains are asking a federal appeals court to reconsider a decision that breathed new life into roughly 550 lawsuits alleging prenatal exposure to acetaminophen contributed to autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children.…

USA Herald26d agoWhole story →

Jimmy Kimmel interview with Senate candidate Talarico won’t air on ABCABC comedian Jimmy Kimmel's interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico won't air on broadcast television amid the network's high-stakes skirmish with the Federal Communications Commission. Kimmel, during his Wednesday night monologue, said his talk with the 37-year-old Texas Democrat would instead stream on his show's YouTube channel —…

Hartford Courant29d agoSources (2)Whole story →

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Kimmel says Talarico interview won't air after FCC threatsKimmel said the Talarico interview would not air on TV because the president’s Federal Communications Commission "threatened" him.

Washington Examiner29d agoWhole story →

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