ABC, FCC and First Amendment
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Bad Bunny’s controversial Super Bowl halftime act triggered a wave of Federal Communications Commission complaints from outraged viewers, who blasted the performance as “pornographic,” “vulgar,” and inappropriate for children.
Previously, foreign-made routers and drones were only allowed to receive software updates until early 2027, potentially leaving them vulnerable to hacking.
Public comments close May 11 on the FCC petition challenging DJI’s inclusion on the Covered List. More than 460 responses filed.
The agency also granted waivers of ownership rules in its approval of deals with subsidiaries of SagamoreHill Broadcasting II and Block Communications
The sole Democrat on the FCC is calling on the agency to investigate and examine foreign investment in Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount has disclosed that total foreign ownership of the combined company would be 49.
An appeals court today struck down federal rules that prohibit discrimination in access to broadband services, delivering a victory to telecom and cable lobby groups. The court ruling was welcomed by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, who voted against the Biden-era rules when they were approved in 2023.