A free press cannot function if the government is able to exercise veto power over critical reporting simply by refusing to engage. The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the FCC is not an independent agency. The FCC's website (and 100 years of precedent) say otherwise. So who's right? #FCC #telecom #techpolicy

Let's keep the fight for our digital rights going in 2026! Make your contribution today: publicknowledge.org/end-of-year-... #techpolicy #fightcensorship #technology #holidays

Despite whatever FCC Chair Carr says, the agency was designed to operate independently. As @haroldfeld.bsky.social explains, "Congress made it very clear: we want this to be an independent commission... insulated from political influence." More: broadbandbreakfast.com/is-the-fcc-a...

FCC Chairman Carr's attacks on the media have gone too far. We're joining @nhmc.bsky.social and others urging the FCC to stand where every American leader must stand: firmly on the side of the Constitution, the rule of law, and a free and fearless press. couriernewsroom.com/news/defend-...

During questioning, FCC Chair Brendan Carr was asked whether the FCC is an independent agency. Sen. Luján specifically cited the FCC website calling it “independent.” I took a screenshot of the site at 11:54 am I took another at 12:22 pm and the word “independent” was gone. #FCCOversight

Senator Schatz did a phenomal job driving home Chair Carr's blatant hypocrisy in how he applies the "public interest standard", asks whether Carr would threaten a conservative comedian's political satire in the same way. Schatz does not let Carr's attempts at trolling land at all. Fantastic work.

@publicknowledge.bsky.social didn't wait for Congress to finally decide to have an oversight hearing to ensure concerns were put in the public record. Last month, we convened former agency staff, civil society leaders, and members of Congress for the "People's Oversight Hearing"

The FCC Senate Commerce Oversight Hearing -- the first one of the entire year despite Chair Carr's attack on a free press! -- starts momentarily. Keep an eye on @natpurser.bsky.social @haroldfeld.bsky.social and @mwils.bsky.social for commentary. Watch here: www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/12/chai...

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Our Legal Director, John Bergmayer, joined CBS6Albany to discuss the latest AI executive order. As he explains, "the president doesn't have the authority to just sign an executive order and preempt states." Watch: cbs6albany.com/news/local/t...

We're hiring! Join our team as the new Director of Development and External Affairs! Learn more: publicknowledge.org/dev

🚨Re:Create @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @arl.org @cdt.org @ccianet.bsky.social @eff.org @publicknowledge.bsky.social & @sparcopen.bsky.social sent a letter to the House Admin Committee urging careful consideration of HR 6028 which would separate the U.S. Copyright Office from the Library of Congress

The job of the FCC is to serve the public – not the president. Free Press joined @publicknowledge.bsky.social @techfreedom.org to protest against censorship at the FCBA annual dinner last week. This is why: https://publicknowledge.org/resisting-censorship-why-we-took-a-stand-at-the-fcba-dinner/

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case to determine if President Trump’s decision to fire FTC Democratic Commissioner Slaughter without cause is legal. But why is it so important to have a bipartisan commission anyway? Read the latest from @haroldfeld.bsky.social:

@publicknowledge.bsky.social is excited to announce the launch of the #ConnectivityPolicyCorps with NDIA! This year-long, national cohort-model program is dedicated to advancing digital inclusion and broadband policies that shape America’s digital future. publicknowledge.org/public-knowl...

After years of hearings about kids’ safety online, Congress still has little to show for its efforts — and last week's hearing showed few signs of progress. Read the breakdown from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social: publicknowledge.org/the-kids-pac...

Last week, we gathered with @freepress.bsky.social and @techfreedom.org to protest against censorship at the FCBA annual dinner. Special thanks to Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church for hosting us! Read our breakdown from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social below:

We were proud to join @freepress.bsky.social, @publicknowledge.bsky.social & @techfreedom.org at a protest outside the annual FCC Chairman's dinner on Wednesday evening in D.C. in opposition to his assault on free speech. Thank you to the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church for hosting us!

Last night, @publicknowledge.bsky.social and @freepress.bsky.social made sure FCC Chairman Brendan Carr got the message loud and clear: serve the public and hands off our #FirstAmendment rights! Learn more about how we're resisting censorship at publicknowledge.org

Brendan Carr is being toasted by all of DC’s communications lawyers. @freepress.bsky.social and @publicknowledge.bsky.social are here to remind them what’s at stake

We've gathered with @freepress.bsky.social at the annual FCBA dinner to tell Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr: the job of the FCC is to serve the public, not the president. #ResistCensorship

Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that supports the nonprofits and causes you care about. We hope you can join us in celebrating the work we do to fight for free expression and an Open Internet in the digital era. Visit the link below to donate! 💝 publicknowledge.org/giving

For 25 years, Public Knowledge has fought tirelessly for your rights in the digital era. If you care about defending free expression, securing your privacy, or promoting competition in online markets, we hope you’ll donate to our efforts this #GivingTuesday. Give today: publicknowledge.org/Giving

Tomorrow at 10:15 EST, @housecommerce.bsky.social is hosting a hearing titled "Legislative Solutions To Protect Children And Teens Online," in which lawmakers will discuss a package of 19 bills aimed at making kids safer online.

When it comes to passing digital competition legislation, the United States is trailing behind its peers. Read the latest from @publicknowledge.bsky.social intern Mary Newman on why the time to act is now:

In March 2025, President Trump fired both Democrat Commissioners from FTC for the sole stated reason of disagreement with their policy views — an illegal act under existing statute governing the agency. Now, the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to change the law.

Yesterday, an Executive Order designed to prevent states from regulating AI within their own borders was leaked. If signed, this Executive Order would establish an AI litigation “task force” at the Justice Department to threaten, harass, & sue states that pass any bill deemed “unlawful.”

I spoke at a @publicknowledge.bsky.social event last week called the People's Oversight Hearing, to call attention to the lack of oversight hearings in Congress on various "independent" agencies, I focused on the FTC. Thanks for the opportunity! Fun to be in the questioner role.

The FCC’s own decisions boxed EchoStar out of the market. The result? One of the last viable chances at a fourth facilities-based wireless competitor is gone. The ATT/EchoStar transfer deal is the predictable outcome of this policy shift. 🧵

Joel Wertheimer’s viral column “Treat Big Tech like Big Tobacco” argues that Big Tech companies should be forced internalize harms from algorithm recommendations that can lead to addiction, depression and even societal collapse. But is stripping Section 230 protections the right approach?

Today, a D.C. District Court Judge ruled that Meta did not violate antitrust law when it acquired Instagram & WhatsApp in the case FTC v. Meta. The FTC had argued that Meta (parent company of Facebook) used those acquisitions to maintain its dominance by neutralizing emerging competitive threats.

The People's Oversight Hearing may be over, but the fight isn't over yet! Read the event recap in the latest from Public Knowledge intern Autumn Telles: publicknowledge.org/a-recap-of-t...

We just held the first ever People's Oversight Hearing, where we convened policy experts and civil society leaders to demand accountability from the agencies responsible for protecting the public interest. Join us and tell Congress to hold oversight hearings now: www.votervoice.net/PublicKnowle...

President Trump is continuing his war against late night show hosts — this time setting his sights on @nbcnews.com's Seth Meyers. Read the latest from Policy Director @lisahmacpherson.bsky.social for @npr.org: www.npr.org/2025/11/17/n...

This FCC has deployed a vague News Distortion policy as a weapon to stretch its licensing authority and pressure newsrooms. As federal regulators, we must respect the rule of law, uphold the Constitution, and ensure that a free press is never subjected to regulatory interference.

How is the current #CFPB responding to America’s #AutoLoan delinquency crisis? Hear @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social ask Christine Zinner, of Alliance for Justice, at The People’s #Oversight Hearing @publicknowledge.bsky.social

The independent agencies meant to protect the American public from corporate abuse are failing to do so – and Congress hasn’t held a single oversight hearing this year to find out why. Join us in telling Congress: It’s time for answers. Hold oversight hearings now: www.votervoice.net/PublicKnowle...

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