Category: Federal Communications Commission

How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago.
ABC Accuses Government of Violating First Amendment

The New York Times – Business:
The network’s argument, made to the F.C.C., is the most aggressive posture taken yet by a television network toward the Trump administration.
Disney Posts Strong Earnings Despite Slowdown in Park Visitors

The New York Times – Business:
Disney parks are closely watched as a bellwether for consumer confidence.
The Stakes of Trump’s Latest Fight With Disney

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Communications Commission is clashing again with the media giant. It’s another warning about the costs of angering President Trump.
New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration

The New York Times – Business:
Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president.
Supreme Court Reviews F.C.C.’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies

The New York Times – Business:
AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.
Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar’s Merger With Tegna

The New York Times – Business:
The judge said the two television companies could not combine operations while an antitrust lawsuit proceeded. Nexstar said its deal was already done.
F.C.C. Approves Nexstar’s Acquisition of a Local TV Rival

The New York Times – Business:
The $6.2 billion deal with Tegna consolidates 265 stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
With Threats and Claims of ‘Treason,’ Trump Pressures Media on the War

The New York Times – Business:
A president who calls journalists the “enemy of the people” has accused news organizations of undermining a military effort that many Americans oppose.
Trump Administration Uses ‘Equal Time’ Rule to Reshape Late-Night TV

The New York Times – Business:
The F.C.C. is using the “equal time” provision to take aim at hosts like Stephen Colbert. The impact could reshape how talk shows handle politics.
Colbert Slams Trump Administration After CBS Pulls Talarico Interview

The New York Times – Business:
Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with James Talarico from his Monday broadcast because of new F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows.
Five Fronts in Trump’s Culture War

In the first year of his second term, President Trump has made sweeping efforts to influence the arts and media in America.