FCC is investigating 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 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.
FCC Chairman Launches Investigation Into NPR And PBS Over Program Sponsorships — And Warns About Future Government Funding
New FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered the agency to launch an investigation into underwriting sponsorship announcements that air during PBS and NPR programming, suggesting that they may cross the line “into prohibited commercial advertisements.
The FCC is investigating NPR and PBS
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr claims the public broadcasting stations could be violating federal law. Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr has ordered investigations into NPR and PBS with the goal of slashing the money given to the government-funded organizations, The New York Times reports.
FCC chair launches investigation into NPR, PBS
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching an investigation into NPR and PBS over their alleged “airing of commercials.” “I am concerned that NPR
F.C.C. Chair Orders Investigation Into NPR and PBS Stations
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, recently expressed concern about NPR’s and PBS’s sponsorships.
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'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.
Complaints of Bias, ‘News Distortion’ Against CBS, ABC and NBC Reinstated by Trump-Appointed FCC Chair
Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has reversed his predecessor Jessica Rosenworcel’s last-minute ...
The FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel Isn’t Leaving Without a Fight
As the US faces “the worst telecommunications hack in our nation’s history,” by China’s Salt Typhoon hackers, the outgoing ...
JD Supra2d
FCC Delays—then Eleventh Circuit Defenestrates—New TCPA Requirements for Prior Express Written Consent
There is nothing quite like the 11th hour. On Monday, January 27, 2025, two new requirements for prior express written consent under the ...
TV Technology13d
Trump Nominates Olivia Trusty to FCC
She has served as policy director on the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet ...
Radio World3d
FCC’s Ability to Conduct Spectrum Auctions Still on Hold
The FCC’s authority to auction unused spectrum expired almost two years ago and Congress has failed to extend it.
FCC chair says landlords can force bulk internet service on residents
Trump’s FCC head says reducing competition will lower prices.
JD Supra2d
One-to-One Consent Rule Vacated: What Comes Next?
In a stunning, if not entirely unexpected development, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has vacated the ...