At today's People's Oversight Hearing, @blumenthal.senate.gov shared remarks on President Trump's campaign to expand his own power and weaponize federal agencies to his own benefit and chill free speech. You can view his full remarks here: www.youtube.com/live/av6Ks0g...

At today's People's Oversight Hearing, Bilal Sayyed, Counsel, Cadwalader & Senior Competition Counsel, @techfreedom.org, had this to say on the FTC: "The FTC is diminished in its ability to perform its law enforcement, regulatory, & advocacy mission as compared to the end of the first Trump admin."

The People’s FTC Oversight hearing is about to start

At today's People's Oversight Hearing, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, FTC Commissioner, on the FTC: "I was nominated by President Trump in 2018. I was also the acting Chair at the beginning of the Biden admin. I have seen every side of the benefit of having a bipartisan, independent agency..." (2)

At People's Oversight Hearing, advocate @gbsohn.bsky.social and ED of American Association of Public Broadband, on FCC: "Will the FCC survive as an independent agency? Has this FCC abandoned its statutory mission to ensure that everyone benefits from affordable, robust, and secure networks?" (1)

Reminder: If you want to tune into the stream for today's People's Oversight Hearing, you can catch us here: youtube.com/live/av6Ks0g...

For those following along with the People's Oversight Hearing, you can read Bob Corn-Revere's opinion piece on Kimmel's ouster here.

Bob Corn-Revere, Chief Counsel, @thefireorg.bsky.social, joins the People's Oversight Hearing on FCC: "Over the past 11 months, we've witnessed an extraordinary number of assertions of power over broadcast media." (1)

At today's People's Oversight Hearing, @tewheels.bsky.social on his time as FCC Chair: "The FCC is unique. It's an amphibian existing between the admin and Congress. And the leadership is appointed by the president. But it's administering a statute written by Congress..." (1)

Our full-day event "The People's Oversight Hearing" is starting shortly! Tune in to our Livestream at 9 AM using the link below: youtube.com/live/av6Ks0g...

On November 12, join EPIC and @publicknowledge.bsky.social for our in-person, all-day event "The People’s Oversight Hearing." We'll hear from lawmakers, former agency officials, & civil society leaders as we shine light on regulatory failures and Congress’s abdication of oversight responsibility.

I'll be there asking questions about the #FTC! #Privacy #AI

Happening this week! Don't miss our upcoming in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing." We are 10 months into the 119th Congress, and American has yet to see an oversight hearing for independent agencies such as the FCC, FTC and CFPB — so we've decided to host our own.

Hear from FPF's @laurenleharper.bsky.social and others at @publicknowledge.bsky.social's "The People’s Oversight Hearing," addressing Congress’s abdication of its oversight duties and more. 📍 1200 U Street Northwest, Washington D.C. 🕒 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. EST RSVP:

Lawsuits against AI developers are sparking pushes for new chatbot regulations to protect kid and teen users — but some of these proposals are likely to introduce new concerns. Read the latest from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social: publicknowledge.org/kids-teens-s...

This was a fun conversation, and I want to reiterate that I love Nick from @publicknowledge.bsky.social's sweater! And also, I want to reiterate that libraries and librarians have many valid reasons for concern about AI, but unless we want to abandon a century of policy work, copyright ain't one.

The Supreme Court's handling of cases involving attempts by President Trump to fire members of the FTC and @federalreserve.gov has significant implications for the independence of both agencies. Read the latest from President & CEO @chrisjlewis.bsky.social for @techpolicypress.bsky.social:

Harold Feld from @publicknowledge.bsky.social : "The fundamental problem facing American discourse today is not whether platforms moderate content, but rather that only a handful of massive technology companies control how millions of Americans receive information..."

NOW: @publicknowledge.bsky.social colleague and SVP @haroldfeld.bsky.social testifies in Senate Commerce hearing on Uncle Sam and jawboning. He'll urge Congress to act to protect free speech from the Trump administration. Watch here: www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/part...

Today at 10:30 AM, @publicknowledge.bsky.social Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social will testify in Senate Commerce hearing "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans," where he will urge Congress to act to protect free speech from the Trump administration.

One unexpected casualty of the government shutdown? New tech products, with gadgets that emit radio frequencies awaiting FCC clearance to be sold in the US. Read from Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social as he joins @theverge.com:

Today, the FCC voted to approve a rulemaking that proposes changes to broadband "nutrition labels" which were previously mandated by the FCC under the #IIJA, requiring ISPs to display price information to help consumers make informed choices on their broadband service.

Today, the FCC voted to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to examine the future interconnection requirements impacting the phone network as part of the transition from the legacy phone system to an all-IP network that uses voice-over-IP (VOIP) for all phones.

Today, the FCC voted to adopt a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comment on steps to support the nation’s broadcast television transition to NEXTGEN TV, a new broadcasting standard also known as ATSC 3.0.

🗓️ Mark your calendars 🗓️ We're excited to have @berinszoka.bsky.social representing @techfreedom.org at The People’s Oversight Hearing on Wednesday, November 12. Register today to secure your spot! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-people...

Though the name might sound familiar, Instagram's new PG-13 ratings system has little in common with its film industry counterpart. The latest from Policy Director @lisahmacpherson.bsky.social: publicknowledge.org/instagram-pg...

Happening on November 12! @publicknowledge.bsky.social is hosting the in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing," where we'll hear from members of Congress, former agency officials, & civil society leaders on regulatory failures and Congress’s abdication of oversight responsibility.

On November 12, join @publicknowledge.bsky.social for "The People’s Oversight Hearing." Hear from lawmakers, former agency officials, & civil society leaders to disuss regulatory failures and Congress’s abdication of oversight responsibility.

Last week, a New York judge moved to dismiss Drake's lawsuit against UMG Records, finding the allegedly defamatory statements in "Not Like Us" to be "nonactionable opinion.” But while the lawsuit may be over, some of its claims hint at a bigger story.

Last week, news media lobbyists flocked to the Hill to lobby for what they describe as “legislation to protect and support quality journalism” — which may very well include the embattled Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, or the #JCPA.

Happening tomorrow at 10:30 A.M.! Public Knowledge is proud to cohost the in-person event, "A Conversation with @drturnerlee.bsky.social" as we discuss her recent book, "Digitally Invisible". Register today to join us at @georgetownlaw.bsky.social at the link below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Happening today at 2 PM! Register to join us on Zoom: publicknowledge.org/DigitalInclusionWeek

Today, @publicknowledge.bsky.social joined 21 other public interest, civic, civil rights, and media advocacy organizations in a letter urging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to defend the First Amendment and the rule of the law.

Since becoming FCC Chairman, Brendan Carr has wasted no time in dramatically changing the US wireless market — quickly moving to eliminate the fourth and fifth largest wireless carriers and forcing them to sell off their spectrum to ATT, T-Mobile, and SpaceX.

This Thursday at 2PM ET, join leading experts for a #DigitalInclusionWeek webinar on broadband access, affordability, & the future of the Universal Service Fund. We'll hear special remarks from FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social – RSVP today below! www.publicknowledge.org/DigitalInclu...

Apple removing ICEBlock, a legal app for monitoring ICE activity, from its app store at the behest of the federal government mirrors what it has done in other regimes. www.iceblock.app

Public Knowledge is pleased to announce the promotion of @natpurser.bsky.social, formerly a Government Affairs Policy Advocate, to Senior Policy Advocate for her work championing consumers on Capitol Hill. Congrats, Nat! 🎉 publicknowledge.org/public-knowl...

We had another incredible night recognizing the 2025 IP3 and President's Awards recipients. Thank you to our honorees for your work in the public interest and thank you to all who attended and made this event so special. Let's do it again next year!

1/ The FCC has no authority to police content for bias or balance. We—and more than seventy other organizations and scholars—warned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. techfreedom.org/wp-content/u...

Today, the FCC voted to adopt a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comment on reducing regulatory barriers to allow for jamming devices to block cellphone signals within correctional facilities, which is currently illegal under US federal law.

Last, but certainly not least in our #IP3Spotlight Series! Public Knowledge is proud to present a President’s Award to FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter for her steadfast commitment to consumer protection and fair competition in the digital age.

Next up in our #IP3Spotlight Series! @publicknowledge.bsky.social is proud to present a President’s Award to former FTC Commissioner @bedoyausa.bsky.social for his steadfast commitment to consumer protection and fair competition in the digital age.

"If the news has been cowed into submission it means the administration is free to do this to anyone and nobody will find out about it." @haroldfeld.bsky.social joins UPI to weigh in on the @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social show suspension: www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...

With the rise of #GenerativeAI, news publishers are increasingly pursuing ways to mitigate the cost and impact of the new technology on their infrastructures and business model. But not all of these strategies are created equal.

“This is a level of censorship we haven’t seen in my lifetime.” @publicknowledge.bsky.social President and CEO @chrisjlewis.bsky.social weighs in with @nytimes.com on FCC Chair Carr's campaign against so-called "liberal bias" in media: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/t...

Last Friday's dismissal of Trump's frivolous $15bn defamation suit against NYT seems like old news. But Trump's attorneys are likely to try to resubmit the complaint. NYT may be able to withstand the suit (again), but most news outlets can't. That's why federal anti-SLAPP law is urgently needed.

President Trump's latest lawsuit against the @nytimes.com is just yet another in a series of filings to threaten freedom of the press. Read more in the latest from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social at the link below: publicknowledge.org/trump-defama...

News publishers are increasingly going after AI developers over the use of copyrighted materials in training data, accusing them of piracy & "stealing" news content. But this framing could have unintended consequences for your ability to read and learn information online.

The court has failed to provide adequate remedies following the landmark U.S. v. Google decision. In a new blog, @elisephillips.bsky.social advocates for remedies that actually restore choice, competition, and innovation in the online search market. Read here: publicknowledge.org/google-searc...