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NAB Battles FCC Sponsorship Rules, Appeals To Trump’s Deregulatory Agenda.

Broadcasters await an appeals court ruling on whether new sponsorship identification rules are constitutional. In the meantime, the National Association of Broadcasters continues to push for the proposed information collection by local radio and TV …

FCC’s Gomez Launches First Amendment Tour to Battle ‘Government Censorship and Control’

WASHINGTON—FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez has announced that she is partnering with consumer and civil society organizations to launch a “First Amendment Tour” of events to challenge government censorship and control. “Since the founding of our country, the …

US appellate court dismisses FCC's AT&T fine

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed a USD57 million fine imposed on AT&T by the Federal Communications Commission over alleged sharing of customers' location data with third parties, ruling the company is entitled to a trial …

FCC meets to strengthen PNT

The fire at an electrical substation that shut down London’s Heathrow Airport, Europe’s busiest hub, for 18 hours on March 21 was one of many periodic reminders of the vulnerability of much of our critical infrastructure to a single point of failure (SPOF …

60 Minutes Producer Quits After Trump FCC Harassment, Saying Show Can No Longer Do Independent Journalism

from the invertebrates-r-us dept Last fall  Trump sued CBS claimed (falsely) that a 60 Minutes interview of Kamala Harris had been “deceitfully edited” to her benefit (they simply shortened some of her answers for brevity, as news outlets often do). As  …

FCC Democrat slams chairman for aiding Trump’s “campaign of censorship”

The first event is scheduled for Thursday and will be hosted by the Center for Democracy and Technology. The events will be open to the public and livestreamed when possible, and feature various speakers on free speech, media, and telecommunications issues …

Financial Industry Concerns Cause FCC to Delay Implementation of Broad Consent Revocation Requirement under TCPA

On April 11, 2025, a controversial new rule by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was set to take effect to modify consent revocation requirements under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). But each of the rule’s mandates, as codified at …

Ex-FCC Enforcement Bureau Figure Joins Lerman Senter

The former co-Deputy Bureau Chief of the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has become the newest Member of the law firm Lerman Senter, an addition Managing Member Jeff Carlisle is praising. In his view, Jeremy Marcus, who started April 22, is one of “very few …

FCC Environmental Services acquires Florida WTE facility

Dive Brief: FCC Environmental Services is acquiring a waste-to-energy facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from Win Waste Innovations, according to a Tuesday press release. The two companies plan to close the deal in the second quarter of this year. This …

FCC Environmental Services to acquire Florida WTE facility

FCC pledges to tackle family homelessness

Fingal County Council has called on the government to enact a dormant piece of legislation that would tackle the issue of family homelessness.  With Labour’s Brian McDonagh holding the position of Mayor on Fingal County Council as part of Labour’s deal …

FCC’s Anna Gomez Launches ‘First Amendment Tour’ To Defend Press Freedom.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez is launching what she calls a “First Amendment Tour” to draw attention to what she believes are threats by the Trump administration to press freedom. Gomez is partnering with consumer and civil society organizations across the …

FCC Releases Agenda for April Open Meeting

WASHINGTON—The Federal Communications Commission has announced an agenda for the Monday, April 28, 2025 Open Meeting, which is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street, N.E., …

FCC Commissioner Simington Names Gavin M. Wax Chief Of Staff

WASHINGTON—Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Nathan A. Simington has announced a series of staff appointments made in March and April 2025, including the selection of Gavin M. Wax as chief of staff and senior advisor, Thomas W. Struble as …

Industry Urges FCC to Revisit Environmental Review Rules

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2025 – Industry leaders spotlighted a CTIA petition on Tuesday that urges the Federal Communications Commission to update its environmental review procedures in light of a recent White House directive and rule change. Representatives …

FCC Asks Carriers for Info in UScellular Deal Review

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission is requesting additional information from major and competitive mobile carriers as part of its evaluation of T-Mobile’s purchase of UScellular. The agency sent letters Tuesday to Verizon, …

FCC report helps put farmland rental rate picture into focus

What’s the cash rental rate in your area? A just-released rental rate report from Farm Credit Canada sheds a bit of light on the question. Truth is, cash rental rates for farmland are something of a black box. No public reporting system exists, and since …

Fifth Circuit Decision Vacating FCC Fine Against AT&T Makes It More Difficult for Federal Agencies to Impose Monetary ...

The Fifth Circuit on April 17 vacated a $57 million FCC forfeiture against AT&T, ruling the agency violated the company’s Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial under the Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in SEC v. Jarkesy. This decision reinforces that …

FCC’s Simington Names New Chief of Staff

Gavin Wax will serve as the commissioner’s principal advisor On Monday, FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington announced a series of staff appointments, including the selection of Gavin Wax as his chief of staff and senior advisor. Gavin Wax (Credit: FCC/ …

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Champions Tax Relief for Agents’ Overtime Pay

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is actively working to ensure Members of Congress provide tax relief to federal law enforcement personnel in forthcoming …

New Research from Dr. Jonathan Kenigson Reveals Widespread Rural Healthcare Crisis in Michigan

American mathematician, economist, and statistician confronts troubling healthcare situation in the state of Michigan. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report by public scholar and Fellow of the Royal …

Hispanic Construction Council Releases 2025 Report on Labor Shortage, Economic Pressures, and Hispanic Workforce Impact

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hispanic Construction Council (HCC) today released its landmark publication, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF AMERICA: 2025 Hispanic Construction Report, a comprehensive analysis of …

Gov. Sanders Signs Landmark Youth Justice Reforms into Law, Protecting Victimized Children from Trauma & Incarceration

New laws backed by bipartisan lawmakers & child rights advocates overhaul Arkansas’ youth justice system, focusing on trauma, trafficking & second chances WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major …

New Study Reveals How Americans Can 'Vote With Their Feet' to Maximize Quality of Life

“Voting With Your Feet: Finding Your Place to Go” unveils the SatisCation™ Life Satisfaction Index—an interactive, data‑driven guide for smarter relocation. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A groundbreaking white …

Sweet Briar Alumna Leaves $5M Bequest to Benefit Capital Needs

Sweet Briar receives a transformative $5M bequest from Jan Pridmore ’71, honoring her legacy and supporting capital improvements for future students. SWEET BRIAR, VA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sweet Briar College …

Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty to Acting as a Foreign Agent and Mishandling Classified Materials

Dale Britt Bendler, 68, of Miami, Florida, pleaded guilty today to, while being a public official at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), acting as a foreign agent required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and removing classified …

E.O. 14202 Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias Inter-Agency Task Force Launch Meeting, Welcoming Remarks

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Justice Department Reaches Settlement with California Towing Company for Illegally Auctioning a Navy Lieutenant’s Car ...

Note: View settlement here. The Justice Department today announced that it reached an agreement with California towing company Tony’s Auto Center to resolve allegations that it illegally auctioned a deployed Navy Lieutenant’s car, in violation of the …

U.S. Online Marketplace Operator Charged with Trafficking Deadly Synthetic Opioids Stronger Than Fentanyl

Today, an indictment was unsealed in the District of Columbia charging eWorldTrade LLC (eWorldTrade), a U.S. company, with conspiracy to distribute synthetic opioids for unlawful importation into the United States. Law enforcement authorities also seized …

Hawaii Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Three Adult Women and One Minor

Isaiah McCoy, 38, of Honolulu, Hawaii, was convicted yesterday of multiple counts of sex trafficking by a federal jury in the District of Hawaii. Specifically, the jury convicted McCoy of four counts of sex trafficking three adults and one minor, two …

High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member in Custody on Terrorism and International Drug Distribution Charges

A five-count superseding indictment has been unsealed today charging a Venezuelan national and alleged high-ranking member of the designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA).   Jose Enrique Martinez Flores also known as “Chuqui,” 24, is …

Former U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst Sentenced for Selling Sensitive Military Information to Individual Tied to Chinese ...

A former U.S. Army intelligence analyst was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for conspiring to collect and transmit national defense information, including sensitive, non-public U.S. military information, to an individual he believed was affiliated …

Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham House Study Report

The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham House in downtown Boston as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended. The Old Corner Bookstore at 283 …

Nonprofit Legal Experts Debut Groundbreaking Tool to Measure Democratic Backsliding - the 'Threat to Democracy Index'

FULLERTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Peace and Justice Law Center (PJLC) is launching a powerful new tool to help the public, press, and policymakers understand the state of American democracy: the Threat to Democracy …

AMPP Leadership Participates in Historic White House Meeting on Strengthening U.S. Shipbuilding

AMPP met with White House NSC staff to advance U.S. shipbuilding through workforce development, research, and advanced materials protection. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Materials …

iVALT Revolutionizes Document Security with Launch of DocuID™, a Mobile-Centric Access Control Solution

iVALT Revolutionizes Document Security with Launch of DocuID™, a Mobile-Centric Access Control Solution PLEASANTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iVALT, an innovator in identity verification and security solutions, today …

City of Boston to Host Annual Disability Community Forum on May 8, 2025

Forum will serve as an opportunity for Boston residents with disabilities to connect with City services and departments and provide feedback on issues across Boston neighborhoods Mayor Michelle Wu, the Commission on Persons with Disabilities and the …

Dorchester Working Group Releases Recommendations Following the Closure of Carney Hospital

Read the full report on boston.gov/carney Today the Dorchester Health Planning Working Group issued recommendations to Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey about the future use of the former Carney Hospital site and access to health and social …

Companies and President Operating Oregon Wood Treatment Facility to Pay $1.5M in Criminal Fines for Hazardous Waste and ...

A federal judge in Oregon yesterday sentenced the two companies responsible for the operation of the J.H. Baxter wood treatment facility in Eugene, Oregon, and their president, for hazardous waste and Clean Air Act violations. Collectively, they were …