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On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

December 12, 2023

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio transmission on Dec. 12, 1901, ushering in an era of communications. His invention helped save 700 Titanic passengers.

FCC commissioner blasts Biden’s ‘digital equity’ plan as 'unlawful power grab'

November 7, 2023

FCC commissioner blasts Biden’s ‘digital equity’ plan as 'unlawful power grab'

Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Brendan Carr issued a press release Monday blasting President Biden's new plan to achieve “digital equity."

US lawmakers urge FCC to address security concerns over Chinese cellular modules

August 8, 2023

US lawmakers urge FCC to address security concerns over Chinese cellular modules

Two members of the U.S. Congress urged the FCC to address apprehensions regarding potential security risks associated with cellular modules manufactured by Chinese firms.

Another liberal diversity lie: FCC Democrats won't give these minorities a fair hearing

April 24, 2023

Another liberal diversity lie: FCC Democrats won't give these minorities a fair hearing

Liberals never miss a chance to declare their commitment to diversity. But on a merger of what would become the largest minority-owned television group, Democrats are missing in action.

Civil rights groups outraged after Gigi Sohn withdraws FCC nomination: ‘Sad, shoddy, and shameful’

March 8, 2023

Civil rights groups outraged after Gigi Sohn withdraws FCC nomination: ‘Sad, shoddy, and shameful’

President Biden's choice for an open FCC seat, Gigi Sohn, withdrew her nomination on Tuesday while citing "unrelenting, dishonest and cruel attacks" during the confirmation process.

Conservatives rejoice after key Biden nominee withdraws: 'Enormous victory for free speech'

March 7, 2023

Conservatives rejoice after key Biden nominee withdraws: 'Enormous victory for free speech'

Republicans and conservative groups cheered Tuesday after President Biden's beleaguered nominee for the Federal Communications Commission withdrew from consideration for the position.

Cruz slams Biden FCC pick for donating to senators during her nomination process: 'I've never seen that'

February 14, 2023

Cruz slams Biden FCC pick for donating to senators during her nomination process: 'I've never seen that'

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, grilled Biden FCC nominee Gigi Sohn over political campaign contributions she made to Democratic senators while her nomination was pending.

Biden's FCC nominee supported by group that called police 'agents of white supremacy'

February 13, 2023

Biden's FCC nominee supported by group that called police 'agents of white supremacy'

Gigi Sohn, Biden's nominee for the FCC, is supported by a group that claimed that police are "agents of white supremacy" and is up for a second nomination hearing this week.

Gigi Sohn's FCC nomination is in trouble because of her radical views, being gay has nothing to do with it

February 10, 2023

Gigi Sohn's FCC nomination is in trouble because of her radical views, being gay has nothing to do with it

LGBT groups say that Gigi Sohn, President Biden's nominee for a seat on the FCC, is in a tough confirmation fight because she's gay. We say that her qualifications, views are the reason.

Top law enforcement group comes out swinging against anti-police Biden nominee

February 7, 2023

Top law enforcement group comes out swinging against anti-police Biden nominee

The National Sheriffs' Association formally announced its opposition to Gigi Sohn, President Biden's nominee for an open Federal Communications Commission, over her views on police.