Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, a Republican, violated the Hatch Act when he advocated for President Donald Trump's reelection at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) earlier this year, according to government officials. 

FCC commissioner’s comments about Trump violated Hatch Act, officials say

O'Rielly made comments about Trump during CPAC.

On May 2, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

A mechanism that lawmakers are hoping to use to reverse the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) decision to rescind net neutrality rules will officially begin next week. Sen. Edward Markey announced Monday that the discharge petition for his Congressional Review Act will be filed on May 9th.

Senate to vote on net neutrality following game-changing petition

Internet activists are gearing up for more net neutrality protests in light of the decision.

On Apr 30, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

The top lawyer at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said that the Republican commissioners who appeared at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) did not violate ethics rules. 

FCC lawyer defends GOP commissioners appearing at CPAC

The Republican commissioners appearance at CPAC is being probed.

On Apr 23, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

Mignon Clyburn, an Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner and a passionate voice in the defense of net neutrality, is stepping down from the agency, she announced on Tuesday. 

Net neutrality defender Mignon Clyburn steps down from FCC

Clyburn voted against the repeal of net neutrality rules.

On Apr 17, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

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Leaked photos of the gold iPhone X have hit the internet

It's still unclear if it's hitting shelves, though.

On Apr 14, 2018 by Christine Friar

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FCC chairman Ajit Pai rejects Democrats’ plea to investigate Sinclair Broadcast Group

The Sinclair/Tribune merger dodges another bullet.

On Apr 13, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

FCC Cuts to Lifeline Threaten Vulnerable Puerto Ricans, Non-Profit Says

FCC cuts to Lifeline threaten vulnerable Puerto Ricans, non-profit says

Around 17 percent of Puerto Ricans rely on the service.

On Apr 5, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Commissioner slams FCC for aiding conservative media giant Sinclair Broadcast

'This is not right.'

On Apr 4, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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FCC votes to ease regulations on 5G wireless technology rollout

Democrats fear the rules violate the rights of tribal communities.

On Apr 2, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Democrats slam FCC plan to scale back low-income internet program

'The program helps Americans ... survive.'

On Apr 2, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

Elon Musk's SpaceX has just been approved to operate a huge fleet of satellites that could provide internet from space.

SpaceX gets permission to launch 4,425 internet-providing satellites

Lower satellites mean faster internet.

On Mar 30, 2018 by Kris Seavers

PSLV-C38 (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) takeoff

Startup reportedly launches satellites into orbit—without FCC permission

It may be the first case of an unauthorized satellite launch.

On Mar 12, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

Senate Democrats have asked for an investigation into whether Michael O'Rielly, a FCC commissioner, violated the Hatch Act by supporting Donald Trump at CPAC.

FCC commissioner’s support of Trump at CPAC could be an ethics violation

The letter was signed by seven Democrats in the Senate.

On Mar 9, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

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Etsy, Kickstarter among tech giants suing FCC over net neutrality

They join 21 states that filed suit earlier this year.

On Mar 6, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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How states are fighting the FCC for net neutrality

The list keeps growing.

On Mar 2, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich