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DJI challenges FCC drone import ban in Ninth Circuit
technology1 day ago

DJI challenges FCC drone import ban in Ninth Circuit

DJI has sued the FCC in the Ninth Circuit to overturn the agency’s Covered List ruling that blocks import of new foreign-made drones, claiming the FCC overstepped its authority, violated procedures, and denied constitutional rights; the ban—effective since December 2025—carries exemptions only for some non-Chinese drones and parts, while DJI says the policy harms US customers and its business, amid related DoD listing and ongoing product rumors.

via Ars Technica|
#dji#drones#fcc
politics5 days ago

FCC Chief presses broadcasters to pledge patriotic programming for 250th anniversary

FCC Chair Brendan Carr urged broadcasters to join a voluntary "Pledge America Campaign" to air patriotic, pro‑America content as part of White House efforts to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, suggesting civic education, national history programming, public-service announcements, and patriotic music. The move has drawn criticism for potentially expanding government influence over media and raising First Amendment concerns, with regulators also juggling ongoing mergers and regulatory requests that could affect broadcasters’ responses.

via Politico|
#250th-anniversary#broadcasters#fcc
FCC Finds No Indecency Violations in Bad Bunny Super Bowl Transcripts
politics7 days ago

FCC Finds No Indecency Violations in Bad Bunny Super Bowl Transcripts

The FCC reviewed transcripts of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show after GOP lawmakers claimed possible indecency violations. Commissioner Anna Gomez said the transcripts show no violations and no justification to harass broadcasters, and the agency signaled no further action unless new evidence emerges. Republican critics, including Reps. Randy Fine and Andy Ogles, have pressed for investigations, possible fines, or license reviews, while reporters noted much of the explicit content was translations or not fully performed; the largely Spanish-language performance celebrated Puerto Rican/Latin culture and drew conservative backlash, including comments from Trump.

via USA Today|
#bad-bunny#congress#fcc
FCC chief: media misled over Colbert interview dispute
politics7 days ago

FCC chief: media misled over Colbert interview dispute

FCC chair Brendan Carr accused journalists of being misled by Stephen Colbert’s claim that CBS blocked an interview with a Texas Senate candidate, saying the agency simply enforces the equal-time rule; CBS denied blocking and said it provided legal guidance, Colbert moved the interview to YouTube after the dispute, and the episode sparked broader debate about enforcement fairness and related investigations.

via The Guardian|
#carr#censorship#colbert
FCC Signals Enforcement Action Over The View's Candidate Interview
politics7 days ago

FCC Signals Enforcement Action Over The View's Candidate Interview

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said enforcement action is underway against ABC’s The View after it featured James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate, raising questions about whether the show violated the Equal Time Rule; CBS/Colbert dispute the guidance, and new FCC remarks suggest talk shows may not automatically be exempt from equal-time restrictions, with Talarico’s fundraising noted but no final ruling yet.

via Deadline|
#equal-time-rule#fcc#james-talarico
entertainment7 days ago

Colbert accuses CBS of blocking Talarico interview over equal-time concerns

Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, calling the network’s denial “crap.” CBS says legal guidance indicated the broadcast could trigger FCC equal-time rules and offered alternatives. Colbert rejected the explanation, arguing the network should resist political pressure and noting long-standing exceptions for talk-show interviews, while the controversy unfolds as Talarico runs in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.

via CNBC|
#cbs#entertainment#equal-time-rule
Colbert says CBS blocked Texas Senate interview over equal-time concerns
politics8 days ago

Colbert says CBS blocked Texas Senate interview over equal-time concerns

Late‑show host Stephen Colbert says CBS barred airing an interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico due to potential FCC equal-time issues, a claim CBS disputes by saying it provided legal guidance and options to avoid triggering the rule for other candidates like Jasmine Crockett. The controversy unfolds amid renewed scrutiny of the FCC’s handling of political content on late-night shows and allegations of corporate influence on speech.

via Axios|
#cbs#colbert#equal-time-rule
Colbert-CBS Interview Block Sparks Debate Over FCC Equal-Time Rule
politics8 days ago

Colbert-CBS Interview Block Sparks Debate Over FCC Equal-Time Rule

Colbert says CBS blocked airing an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico to avoid triggering the FCC’s equal-time rule; CBS cites legal guidance, while the interview remains on The Late Show’s YouTube channel, which isn’t bound by the rule. The equal-time rule dates to 1927 and has bona fide news exemptions, but a Trump-era reinterpretation by Brendan Carr tightened requirements for online records. Critics, including FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, call the move censorship and say it pressures broadcasters; the FCC did not respond to requests for comment.

via Axios|
#cbs#colbert#equal-time-rule
Colbert says CBS skipped Talarico interview to dodge FCC equal-time rules
politics8 days ago

Colbert says CBS skipped Talarico interview to dodge FCC equal-time rules

Stephen Colbert claimed CBS did not air his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico because network lawyers warned it could trigger the FCC's equal-time rule; the network instead released the interview on YouTube with on-air promotion to avoid providing equal-time opportunities to other candidates. The episode underscores ongoing FCC scrutiny of broadcasters and political coverage.

via NBC News|
#cbs#colbert#equal-time-rule
Colbert Flips Script, Discusses Pulled Talarico Interview On-Air
entertainment8 days ago

Colbert Flips Script, Discusses Pulled Talarico Interview On-Air

Stephen Colbert said CBS lawyers forbade having Texas state Rep. James Talarico on The Late Show or even explaining why the interview wouldn’t air, so he addressed the situation on air and urged viewers to watch the interview on the show’s YouTube page. He blasted FCC Chair Brendan Carr over a move to curtail the equal-time exception, argued the rule still matters for talk-show interviews, and accused Carr of partisan bias while noting CBS was enforcing the policy even as the interview exists online.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#cbs#entertainment#equal-time-rule
politics8 days ago

Colbert accuses CBS of spiking interview under FCC pressure

Stephen Colbert blasted CBS for canceling a planned interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, saying the move was to appease the Trump administration and its use of FCC pressure around the equal-time rule. FCC Chair Brendan Carr has floated tightening or removing talk-show exemptions, prompting Colbert to accuse the administration of censorship. Democrats criticized the tactic, and Colbert revealed the interview was later published on YouTube after the TV decision.

via Politico|
#cbs#elections#fcc
Colbert accuses Trump administration of censorship after CBS pulls interview, FCC under fire
politics8 days ago

Colbert accuses Trump administration of censorship after CBS pulls interview, FCC under fire

Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico under FCC pressure to enforce equal air time, accusing the Trump administration of censorship as media freedoms come under scrutiny; the interview was posted on Colbert's YouTube page amid broader debates about FCC enforcement and CBS's political ties.

via The Guardian|
#cbs#colbert#equal-time-rule