FCC

The FCC is an independent U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a major policy shift on internet speed goals, legal battles with Disney and ABC over alleged intimidation and broadcast licenses, and its enforcement of drone regulations.

Latest on FCC

• US judge rejects Disney bid for quick hearing in FCC lawsuit
• FCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good for you
• FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, suggesting it is unfair to slower technologies
• Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?
• Analysis:ABC says intimidation by Trump's FCC forced programming changes
• Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor
• FCC took pricey gifts from Paramount as the company needed approval for deals

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