Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the US agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. It is newsworthy due to its recent actions and decisions impacting various sectors. The FCC recently banned the import of new foreign-made consumer internet routers over national security concerns. It is also reviewing SpaceX's proposal to launch a massive number of satellites, raising concerns among astronomers. Furthermore, the FCC approved the merger of two major local television networks, Nexstar and Tegna. The FCC and its chairman, Brendan Carr, have been at the center of controversy regarding potential censorship, with accusations arising from a scuttled Stephen Colbert interview and threats to news outlets' licenses. These events highlight the FCC's broad regulatory power and its significant influence on technology, media, and national security.