Defense Department Awards Contract for Radio Access Network Prototype

The Pentagon attempts to build out an ecosystem for complete interoperability. The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a $6.5 million contract this week to develop a prototype of…

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FCC Requests Dismissal of Legal Challenge Over Workforce Data Collection

Broadcaster groups claim that the reinstatement of Form 395-B infringes on constitutional rights. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has requested a dismissal of a legal challenge to the…

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FCC Approves Radio License Transfer from Audacy to Soros-Funded Nonprofit

A House committee is investigating the sale facilitated by the federal agency before the November election. The Federal Communications Commission has provided regulatory approval for Audacy to transfer…

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Senate Commerce Committee Preserves FCC’s AI Political Ad Disclosure Rule

Legislation was introduced to bar the agency’s tv and radio ad disclosure requirements. The Senate Commerce Committee narrowly voted to uphold a new artificial intelligence (AI) disclosure requirement…

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FCC Proposes AI Transparency for Political Ads

The new requirements would inform the public of the use of artificial intelligence in campaign ads. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for…

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FCC Proposes Fines for Pirate Radio Operators

The agency is heightening enforcement against unauthorized transmissions on AM and FM frequencies. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced proposed fines against seven pirate radio operators for…

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FCC Chair Proposes Policy to Support Local Journalism

Local radio and television stations would be given priority in the license renewal process. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Roseworcel released a notice of proposed rulemaking this…

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FEMA to Test Nationwide Emergency System 

All cell phones, radio and television stations will receive alerts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a test of…

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Ford Will Retain AM Radio in New Vehicles After Emergency Concerns

“AM for Every Vehicle Act” highlights needs in rural areas. Members of the Senate published a bipartisan bill to require American vehicle manufacturers to keep AM radio frequency…

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FCC Nominee Sohn Testifies in Third Hearing

Appointee was renominated after stalling in the last Congress. Gigi Sohn was questioned by the Senate Commerce Committee this past week during her third hearing as President Joe…

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