Thursday, June 25, 2026

Tom Wheeler

Long net neutrality slog likely getting longer

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler thanked President Barack Obama for weighing in on the topic of net neutrality.
U.S. Congress

Mr. Wheeler, tear down this silo

Republicans are expected to take a stab at revamping the now-ancient 1934 Communications Act.

NAB’s case against the FCC auction

The NAB has outlined its complaint against the FCC.
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

Can coffee really do that?

Were you aware that coffee could help you lose weight?

Rogers segues from Congress to Westwood One

Mike Rogers (R-MI) is exiting his post as Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

Calling plastic bags oxodegradable may be deceptive

One of the areas where the FTC is on the alert for deceptive advertising is in the green/environmentally-friendly area.
John Thune

Senate Commerce Committee headed for makeover

There will be new leaders holding the gavels in both the full committee and the Subcommittee on
Entravision Communications Corporation

Entravision Class A hit with show cause order

KVER-CA Indio CA is on the hook to be downgraded to a regular old low power television station.
Washington Redskins

DC Rep wants “Redskins” banned from broadcast

Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) enjoys the full benefit of the Congressional bully pulpit, and she’s using it to urge the FCC to eradicate the use of the word “Redskins” from the airwaves.
FCC

FCC tees up contest rules

The agenda for the FCC’s November agenda is out.
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

FTC spanking Gerber for false advertising

The FTC has two problems with the campaign for Gerber Start Gentle baby formula.
Stack of Files

FCC wake-up call for WAIC

WAIC-FM has been hit with a reasonably hefty FCC fine.
LPTV

Class A station rolls snake eyes at the FCC

Class A television stations, especially those in certain television markets, have more reason than ever to
Mignon Clyburn

Clyburn addresses the Future of Music Coalition

Perhaps the most important remarks were the ones she didn’t make.
Entravision Communications Corporation

Entravision looks to move to lower channel

KCEC-TV Denver is currently operating on Channel 51