FCC, NPR and PBS

PBS, NPR Say They Comply With U.S. Regulations After Trump-Appointed FCC Chairman Warns They May Be ‘Violating Federal Law' by Airing Ads
Brendan Carr, the President Trump-appointed FCC chairman, warned the CEOs of PBS and NPR that they "could be violating federal law by airing commercials" - and that he has ordered an investigation by the FCC's Enforcement Bureau into the matter.
Trump FCC chair targets NPR, PBS for investigation ahead of Congressional threats to defund
FCC chair, Republican Brendan Carr, reportedly sent a letter to NPR and PBS announcing the launch of an investigation into potential airing of 'prohibited commercial' ads.
Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.
Trump-Allied FCC Chairman Opens Investigations Into NPR And PBS
Brendan Carr, the Trump-allied chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, sent a letter this week to the heads of NPR and PBS announcing an investigation into the public outlets for airing sponsorships,
FCC opens investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting
In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, FCC Chair Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.
Trump FCC Chairman Tells NPR and PBS to Prepare for Federal Investigation
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has ordered an investigation into whether or not NPR and PBS member stations recognized financial sponsors on air, which would violate government rules.
Trump's FCC is coming from NPR and PBS now too
In one of his first major acts since taking over as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has directed the agency to open an investigation into NPR and PBS. Carr informed informed both organizations of the probe in a letter in a letter that was first reported by The New York Times.
New FCC chair investigating PBS and NPR, setting stage for defunding debate
“PBS is proud of the noncommercial educational programming we provide to all Americans through our member stations,” Kerger ...
The FCC is investigating NPR and PBS
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr claims the public broadcasting stations could be violating federal law. Federal Communications ...
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Loper Blight: 11th Circuit Vacates FCC Lead Generator “One-to-One” and “Logically/Topically Related” Consent Provisions
In yet a third setback for the FCC since the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright opinion eliminating Chevron deference, the 11th Circuit last Friday ...
US FCC will drop Biden plan to ban bulk broadband billing for tenants
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr said Monday the agency will drop a proposed Biden administration plan to ...
FCC chair helps ISPs and landlords make deals that renters can’t escape
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has dropped the previous administration's proposal to ban bulk ...
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Eleventh Circuit Vacates FCC’s TCPA One-to-One Consent Rule on Eve of Effective Date
On Friday, January 24, 2025, just one business day before it was to take effect on January 27, the Eleventh Circuit vacated ...
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Spotted On US FCC; Global Launch Imminent
For storage, the phone will reportedly offer configurations of 512GB and 1TB, allowing users plenty of space for their data, ...
Hubble reveals unusual globular clusters in ultra-diffuse galaxy FCC 224
Using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), astronomers from the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) and elsewhere have ...