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Media July 11

PBS station singles out GOP senators in contentious public broadcasting funding battle

Republican officials criticized PBS Kansas for running an ad asking viewers to contact senators about preserving funding, as the Senate prepares to vote on public media funds.

Media July 10

Democratic senators demand full FCC vote on Paramount-Skydance merger following Trump’s CBS settlement

FCC is facing pressure from Democratic lawmakers for a transparent review of the Paramount-Skydance deal after President Trump's settlement raised questions about media independence.

Media July 8

Longtime '60 Minutes' correspondent Steve Kroft, Jon Stewart bash CBS’ Trump settlement as ‘shakedown’

Former "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft and Jon Stewart criticized Paramount's settlement with Trump, calling it a "shakedown" linked to merger plans.

FCC July 2

Dominating 'space economy' a key priority for Trump's FCC chief

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission delivered his first major speech in his new role with the Trump administration, announcing six priorities he plans to focus on.

Media June 24

CBS blasts Trump’s lawsuit as ‘meritless’ despite recent $15 million settlement offer

President Trump's election interference lawsuit against CBS was again called meritless despite the network making a $15 million offer to settle it earlier this month.

Media June 19

Trump-appointed FCC chairman probes Biden cybersecurity program over China concerns

President Trump's FCC is raising the alarm over alleged Chinese connections in Biden's cybersecurity labeling initiative as documents reveal national security concerns.

Donald Trump June 5

FCC Commissioner Simington expected to abruptly leave agency, potential replacement revealed

Nathan Simington is expected to leave the agency by the end of the week, and his 31-year-old chief of staff may take his place.

Media May 15

This local NPR CEO is speaking out as Trump order threatens funding for public stations

BPR faces a $300,000 funding loss due to Trump's order, risking local journalism and emergency alerts in Western North Carolina's rural communities.

Media April 23

CBS anchors salute outgoing '60 Minutes' producer, say effort to settle Trump lawsuit tied to corporate merger

The anchors of "CBS Evening News" addressed the abrupt exit of "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens as the network continues its legal battle with President Donald Trump.

Media March 20

FCC plans major DEI crackdown with help of conservative firebrand

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and activist Robby Starbuck have met to discuss how the agency can root out DEI from the telecommunications sector.

FCC March 11

FCC chair sends letter to Google questioning faith-based discrimination claims against YouTube TV

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is confronting Google with questions about allegations YouTube TV is implementing faith-based discrimination for denying a network's entry on its platform.