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FCC Initiates Proceeding To Identify Foreign Adversary Ownership in All Commission Licenses and Authorizations

Key Points The FCC initiates this proceeding to protect the nation’s communications infrastructure from foreign threats by proposing to expand foreign ownership disclosure requirements for covered Commission-issued licenses and authorizations. The …

FCC Faces Standstill As Simington, Starks Depart Amid Senate Delay.

Republican Nathan Simington’s departure from the Federal Communications Commission has been rumored for months, and he has now made it official. He is leaving and wasting no time heading out the door. “I will be concluding my tenure at the FCC at the end …

FCC Voted To Adopt New Items on Foreign Ownership Requirements and Spectrum Use in the 12.7 GHz and 42 GHz bands at Its ...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held its May Open Meeting on Thursday, May 22, during which it voted to adopt three items: (1) a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to require holders of certain Commission-issued licenses, …

FCC, down three: Simington to leave FCC this week

The Federal Communications Commission will unexpectedly lose two members this week instead of one: Republican Commissioner Nathan Simington announced in a press release that he intends to step down from the agency on Friday. “I will be concluding my tenure …

Republican Nathan Simington to Leave the FCC

WASHINGTON—Republican member Nathan Simington said he will leave the Federal Communications Commission at the end of the week. The decision leaves the agency with only two commissioners, FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a Republican, and Anna Gomez, a Democrat. It …

FCC Republican resigns, leaving agency with just two commissioners

Two commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission are resigning at the end of this week. For at least a little while, the FCC will have just two members: Chairman Brendan Carr, a Republican chosen by Trump to lead the agency, and Anna Gomez, a …

America’s Broadband Blind Spot: Audit Reveals Millions More Offline Than FCC Reports

Estimating Broadband Overreporting By State in 2025 (Source: FCC broadband data collections, BroadbandNow.com internet availability audit) A new audit has sharply challenged the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband availability estimates, …

FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington Announces Departure.

FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington will step down from his post at the end of this week, concluding a tenure that began with his 2020.  The move will put pressure on the Senate to confirm Olivia Trusty to fill a vacant seat and ensure Republicans maintain a …

Republican FCC commissioner Simington will step down this week

Audio By Carbonatix WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican Federal Communications Commission member Nathan Simington said Wednesday he plans to resign this week after more than four years in office. Simington was confirmed in December 2020 to the five-member FCC …

FCC Surprise: Simington Says He’s Exiting Commission

Everyone knew that Geoffrey Starks would be leaving the FCC, putting the Democratic voice in the sole hands of Anna Gómez as Chairman Brendan Carr looked to have a Republican majority at hand — especially as Olivia Trusty is likely to be confirmed and …

COMMISSION GUTTED?: Rumors and Withdrawals Suggest FCC May Soon Be Unable to Act

So it is being reported by Communications Daily that FCC Republican Commissioner Nathan Simington is expected to either leave the agency or announce his imminent departure this week. That’s fascinating and unexpected- at least by me. Simington has proven a …

Simington Announces Early Exit from FCC

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2025 – Federal Communications Commissioner Nathan Simington announced Wednesday that he will step down at the end of this week, marking an early departure. Simington, a Republican appointee, saw his five-year term conclude on June 30, …

Simington and Starks Will Both Leave FCC This Week

FCC Commissioners Nathan Simington and Geoffrey Starks are both leaving the commission at the end of this week. This leaves the FCC with only Chairman Brendan Carr, a Republican, and Anna Gomez, a Democrat. The commission normally has five members. …

5G Broadcast: Views Show Lack of Unity to FCC

Two groups integral to the proposed development and rollout of 5G Broadcast technology, which the NAB and key stakeholders in ATSC 3.0 advancement are against, have filed documents that offer divergent takes for the alternative to NEXTGEN TV — a plan …

FCC grants LPFM licenses in Puerto Rico to 3 nonprofits under time-share

Three nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico have been granted low-power FM licenses to begin educational and cultural radio programming under a time-sharing schedule approved by the Federal Communications Commission. Three Puerto Rico nonprofit …

DOGE This: FCC Seeks Bigger Budget for FY 2026

Despite Chairman Brendan Carr touting cost-cutting during his first months at the FCC, the Commission is raising its budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2026. In its annual filing, the FCC wants $552.8 million – a 4.2% increase over FY 2025. Even …

EchoStar Misses Second Interest Payment Amid FCC Review

Exclusive — Sen. Jerry Moran: Time to Revamp Antiquated FCC Broadcast Rules ‘Written Before the Internet’

Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) told Breitbart News it is now time to reform antiquated FCC media broadcast rules that were “written before the internet.” “Broadcasters across Kansas have expressed to me the need for modernized FCC rules in this digital age. Many …

FCC investigation looms over EchoStar’s missed interest payments and a new satellite

EchoStar is skipping interest payments even as it commissions a new Dish TV satellite — citing “uncertainty” caused by a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) probe. The company just missed a $183 million interest payment, the Wall Street Journal …

U.S. House Passes FASD Authorization in the Support Act: Legislation Will Deliver Support to Individuals with FASD

Historic Congressional action marks milestone in FASD policy and moves community closer to achieving comprehensive Federal response to FASD WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks a milestone in Fetal …

Weiner Team on London Times Radio, US Main Street Radio; Op-Eds on Marijuana, College Costs, Trump Fatigue, VOA and more

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robert Weiner, former White House spokesman and founder of Weiner Public News, appeared in multiple high-profile radio and television segments this May, including London …

New research shows private equity firms make billions through Trump Opportunity Zone tax cut program

Program has been widely criticized for failing to fulfill stated mission of supporting poor communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project has released new research analyzing …

'Donald Trump Meets His Maker' Playwright to Participate in Author Fair

The event will take place on June 7th SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dove Library, located at 1775 Dove Lane in Carlsbad, California, will host an author fair from noon until 5:00 PM this coming Saturday. The …

Author James Maiwurm Talks Political Fiction, Truth, and Service on The BrightWord Books Podcast

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- James Maiwurm, author of the timely and thought-provoking novel Inheritance of Crises and Dysfunction, was recently featured on The BrightWord Books Podcast, where he shared …

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Get press releases for as low as $39.96 each with bonus credits and bulk savings WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With summer nearly here, warmer days and vacation plans are already in full swing. But the news …

Snapshots of America’s Family-Owned Businesses Show 80% are Pass Through Entities, Pay Higher Taxes, According to Survey

Manufacturing is No. 1 Family Business Industry; 81% in Business for 20 Years or More WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If you own a family business today you are likely to be structured as a “Pass Through Entity” and …

Retired and Honored Assistant U. S. Attorney David Hoff Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

PARIS, IL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- David Hoff is a celebrated attorney from Paris, Illinois whose career ran nearly 50 years, from joining as an associate in 1975 and later becoming a partner in a law firm in Paris, to …

Hospital ECAT Win Enables Lovell to Broaden Access to Critical Equipment Across VA and DoD

Lovell Government Services wins ECAT PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lovell Government Services (Lovell), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been awarded a Hospital ECAT (Electronic …

Jim Marter: I will not be silent in the face of Colorado Terror Attack and Homeland Security Failures

Jim Marter: I will not be silent in the face of Colorado Terror Attack and Homeland Security Failures OSWEGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Republican congressional candidate Jim Marter urged an end to the silence …

Watch The European's exclusive interview with Stanley Johnson

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The former MEP retraced the Silk Road using a 700-year-old diary — and says the medieval explorer’s descriptions were so accurate, they still beat GPS. In conversation with Juliette …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Signs Bills to Protect Earnings of Youth Performers

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN ACTS TO PROTECT EARNINGS OF YOUTH PERFORMERS  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed House Bill 874 into law; …

Decoding the Digital Lab with CSols—New Podcast Series for Industry Professionals

The first two episodes are available now: Unlocking Efficiency in Canadian Coal and Gas with LIMS and Squeezing the Pipette: Federal Funding Cuts and Your Lab NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CSols Inc., the leading …

Mayor Wu and Parks and Recreation Department Celebrate Improvements to Crawford Street Playground

Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday joined Chief Climate Officer and Interim Boston Parks Commissioner Brian Swett, elected officials, and Roxbury residents during the Roxbury Neighborhood Coffee Hour to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Crawford Street …

DOGE Subcommittee Chairwoman Greene Opens Hearing on NGOs’ Use of Federal Funds to Advance Radical Agenda

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) today delivered opening remarks at a hearing on “Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild.” She outlined the corrupt ties that bind left- …

Chairman Comer Expands Investigation into Biden Mental Decline Cover-Up

WASHINGTON—As part of the investigation into the cover-up of President Joe Biden’s mental decline and potentially unauthorized issuance of sweeping pardons and other executive actions, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman …

Sessions Opens Hearing on the Department of Defense’s Fraud Risk Management

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing on “Safeguarding Procurement: Examining Fraud Risk Management in the Department of Defense.” In his remarks, Subcommittee …

Scalise Corrects Record on Faulty CBO Projections

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Senate Committee Advances Groundbreaking School Nutrition Bill Supporting Lactose-Intolerant Students

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant win for taxpayers and for children’s health and choice in school nutrition policy, the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee today passed a bipartisan compromise bill …

Cypress Shines in 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey

90% of Cypress residents say the City is an "excellent" or "good" place to live. CYPRESS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cypress residents continue to express high levels of pride and satisfaction in …