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UK scraps police probes of legal social media posts after review says response went too far

April 1, 2026

UK scraps police probes of legal social media posts after review says response went too far

UK Home Office scraps non-crime hate incident reporting, with Home Secretary Mahmood saying police will no longer investigate legal social media posts.

FCC review of sports broadcasting rules draws thousands of comments amid streaming backlash, chairman says

March 29, 2026

FCC review of sports broadcasting rules draws thousands of comments amid streaming backlash, chairman says

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says thousands of public comments support keeping major sports games free on broadcast TV amid streaming frustration.

$3M verdict against two tech giants in social media trial could be 'watershed moment'

March 25, 2026

$3M verdict against two tech giants in social media trial could be 'watershed moment'

Criminal defense attorney and Fox News contributor Donna Rotunno discusses Meta and Google being found liable in a trial accusing social media platforms of designing their products to get young users addicted.

Conservative watchdog calls for FTC to probe Apple News over 'anticompetitive behavior, deceptive practices'

March 20, 2026

Conservative watchdog calls for FTC to probe Apple News over 'anticompetitive behavior, deceptive practices'

The MRC is urging the FTC to investigate Apple News, alleging the app published zero right-leaning stories in January while favoring left-leaning outlets.

Newsom slams FCC’s Brendan Carr for threats against media, blasts Trump as 'Dear Leader'

March 17, 2026

Newsom slams FCC’s Brendan Carr for threats against media, blasts Trump as 'Dear Leader'

Gavin Newsom called the FCC chair's media warning "sick," according to Semafor on Monday, and referred to President Donald Trump as "Dear Leader" during an interivew.

Trump 'thrilled' as FCC chair warns news organizations to correct course or lose licenses

March 16, 2026

Trump 'thrilled' as FCC chair warns news organizations to correct course or lose licenses

Trump expresses support as FCC Chairman Brendan Carr calls for investigation into news organizations' broadcast licenses over alleged fake news coverage.

Iranian foreign minister claims Trump launched war 'because it is fun' in CBS interview

March 15, 2026

Iranian foreign minister claims Trump launched war 'because it is fun' in CBS interview

Iran's foreign minister accused President Trump of launching attacks "for fun" during a Face the Nation interview while defending Tehran's response and addressing Americans held in Iran.

FCC chair Brendan Carr warns broadcasters must 'correct course' on 'news distortions' before license renewals

March 15, 2026

FCC chair Brendan Carr warns broadcasters must 'correct course' on 'news distortions' before license renewals

FCC chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters running "fake news" could lose licenses during renewals, citing public interest requirements and media accountability.

Newsom joins social media age restriction battle: ‘As a parent, we need help’

February 21, 2026

Newsom joins social media age restriction battle: ‘As a parent, we need help’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on his concerns surrounding social media and children, recalling his own experience as a parent, stating the debate is “long overdue.” (Gov. Gavin Newsom via YouTube)

BROADCAST BIAS: Idea of giving politicians equal time sends Colbert into a fury

February 21, 2026

BROADCAST BIAS: Idea of giving politicians equal time sends Colbert into a fury

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr suggests Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" and ABC's "The View" could violate equal time rules after CBS blocked Democrat interview.