At House Hearing, FCC Chairman Continues To Defend Authority To Enforce “Public Interest Standard” — Whatever That Is (Analysis)

Carr said in his written testimony to the House committee, “Congress has instructed the FCC to enforce public interest ...
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Here’s How FCC Station Totals Have Changed in 10 Years

The FCC has released its latest count of broadcast station licenses, providing the totals as of the end of December 2025.

FCC Has Authority to Loosen Local TV Ownership Limits, Agency Chair Says

Democratic commissioner Anna Gomez said the Federal Communications Commission lacks authority to raise the 39% cap and that ...

Santa Cruz ends contract with license plate reader company

The city of Santa Cruz has voted to terminate its contract with Flock due to privacy concerns related to data access by ...

The Real-World Consequences of Political Attacks on the Press

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists, and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy.
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Santa Cruz the First in California to Terminate Its Contract With Flock Safety

Santa Cruz City Council voted to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, the license plate reader company that has come ...

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

When free speech and independent journalism disappear, citizens are less likely to learn about government corruption or failures. Ignorance becomes the regime’s ally – it keeps people isolated and ...