Doreen Bogdan-Martin is one of the finest experts in the field. Her work on behalf of the development sector has been transformative, and her track record at the ITU speaks for itself. There is no one better suited to continue to lead this organization forward. www.state.gov/releases/off...

As history has shown, local broadcaster consolidation does not lead to more local journalism. Instead, it leads to less local news through journalist layoffs. We can expect more of this if the unlawful Nexstar-TEGNA merger is allowed to move forward.

NEWS: The Commission has determined agency staff photos must reflect the institutional maturity of the agency ⬇️

Our team was proud to join the Committee for the First Amendment at the Kennedy Center to protect free expression & intellectual freedom. We were thrilled to see library champion & FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social stand w/ us! We look forward to continuing this important work together.

I agree with Senators Cruz and @cantwell.senate.gov. There's bipartisan agreement that the Nexstar-TEGNA merger—the largest local broadcast TV transaction in history—should've been voted by the full Commission, not approved behind closed doors to help billionaire buddies bypass the law.

Good news! Despite the FCC using the Billionaire Buddy Bypass to rush approval of the unlawful Nexstar-TEGNA merger, a federal court has put it on hold. This deal would raise prices for consumers and gut local newsrooms. The FCC chose billionaires. The courts chose consumers.

The days of the FCC as a paper tiger will come to an end. What the public will remember is who complied in advance and who stood firm. Broadcasters, journalists, and the public must recognize these threats for what they are and call that bluff.

The unlawful Nexstar-TEGNA merger sailed through multiple levels of regulatory scrutiny in a single day. It is just the latest example of the Billionaire Bypass. If you are a billionaire and a perceived friend of this White House, your transaction will get fast-track approval 🧵

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, @agomezfcc.bsky.social, has criticized the agency's quick approval of Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA, saying the deal deserved further regulatory scrutiny and will lead to local newsroom job cuts.

"Let's start with the fact that this is illegal..." FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez talks with Jen about problems with the approval of the merger between Nexstar and Tegna.

Read below my dissenting statement on the FCC’s Media Bureau unlawful approval of the Nexstar-TEGNA merger ⬇️

A transaction of this magnitude demands open deliberation before the full Commission, not a quiet sign-off to avoid public scrutiny. Given the increasingly alarming pace of reckless media consolidation, the American public deserves to know how and why this decision was made.

This merger was approved behind closed doors with no open process, no full Commission vote, and no transparency for the consumers and communities who will bear the consequences. The FCC has once again chosen bureaucratic cover over public accountability.

Nexstar has already begun cutting newsrooms throughout the country. As these billion-dollar companies grow even larger, their increased negotiating leverage will drive up fees that translate into higher monthly bills for those families who can least afford them.

NEWS: The FCC has approved the unlawful Nexstar-TEGNA merger behind closed doors. The consequences of this rubber stamp approval will be felt in living rooms and newsrooms across the country, resulting in fewer voices, less competition, and higher costs for consumers.

We cannot give this FCC more power than it has. Broadcasters, journalists, and the public should recognize these empty threats for what they are and fight to defend the First Amendment against any attempt to control or intimidate the press. 🧵

The FCC can issue threats all day long, but it is powerless to carry them out. Such threats violate the First Amendment and will go nowhere. Broadcasters should continue covering the news, fiercely and independently, without fear of government pressure.

Companies in America have always looked to hire based on merit. That’s what’s best for their bottom lines. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) discrimination is a myth. It is shameful that any company would co-sign this lie.

Protecting speech from government interference is part of what makes America free.

Unfettered media consolidation has real consequences. When business interests outweigh the public interest, communities face layoffs, shrinking newsrooms, and fewer local stories.

Nothing is more American than defending our constitutional rights against those who would erode our civil liberties. If broadcasters choose to participate in this FCC campaign, they can do so by defending their First Amendment rights and refusing government interference.

The FCC is engaged in a campaign of censorship and control. They may not have ordered The Late Show interview pulled. But when government interferes in editorial decisions, broadcasters are forced to self-censor or push back. CBS chose not to push back.

We knew the FCC is targeting The View. Like other so-called "investigations" before it, it will amount to nothing. As I said before: this is government intimidation, not a legitimate investigation.

CBS is fully protected under the First Amendment to determine what interviews it airs. That makes its decision to yield to political pressure all the more disappointing. Corporate interests cannot justify retreating from airing newsworthy content.

The FCC should not be in the business of managing media consolidation as an inevitability. Its role is to ensure that competition remains real, that consumers benefit, and that local communities are not sacrificed in the name of corporate growth. #SOTN2026

30 years ago, the 1996 Telecom Act reshaped communications. I was lucky to be at the FCC as a legal advisor in the Common Carrier Bureau helping implement it. We worked hard for the promise of technology, without knowing where it would lead. 🧵

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! 🏈 As a reminder: broadcasters must follow FCC broadcast rules, including during major events like the Super Bowl. But political statements remain constitutionally protected speech under the First Amendment, regardless of the viewpoint being expressed.

Trump's FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has weaponized the agency, shaking down merger-seeking companies, launching bogus investigations, and pushing the agency into the middle of a culture war. This isn't what @agomezfcc.bsky.social signed up for. Q&A with Anna Gomez: www.freepress.net/blog/qa-fcc-...

Like many other so-called "investigations" before it, the FCC will announce an investigation but never carry one out, reach a conclusion, or take any meaningful action. This is government intimidation, not a legitimate investigation. 🧵

It’s true. The FCC is proposing major changes to the Lifeline program that would make it harder for eligible households to qualify for support to stay connected and participate in the digital economy. The result? Higher costs for families.

This Administration is engaged in a full-frontal assault on the First Amendment. It has weaponized the FCC against broadcasters and government critics. Now it is arresting journalists. These actions undermine the core freedoms on which our democracy depends.

As we’ve done in the past, I support targeted reforms that preserve the integrity and success of the Lifeline program. But this FCC proposal goes far beyond that. It risks turning connectivity into a political tool, instead of treating it like the essential service it is.

The FCC is proposing changes that would make it harder for EVERYONE who is eligible for the Lifeline program to qualify for support that lowers monthly phone and home internet bills. That could mean higher costs 📈💰 for families just to stay connected.

What’s at stake under the FCC’s proposal? ⚫️Families could lose up to $9.25/month (already not enough) ⚫️Tribal families could lose up to $34.25/month These new barriers to this proven and effective federal program could make it harder for families to afford to stay connected.

What’s at stake under the FCC’s proposal? ⚫️Families could lose up to $9.25/month (already not enough) ⚫️Tribal families could lose up to $34.25/month These new barriers to this proven and effective federal program could make it harder for families to afford to stay connected.

At a time when millions of families are already struggling with the rising cost of living, the FCC should be focused on making connectivity more affordable. Instead, it is erecting new barriers that risk raising phone and internet bills for the people who can least afford it. 🧵

The FCC just issued a misleading announcement targeting certain late-night and daytime programs. Nothing has fundamentally changed with respect to our political broadcasting rules, but this does represent an escalation in this FCC’s ongoing campaign to censor & control speech.🧵

Government shouldn’t be in the business of mandating what content media outlets must air. Whether it’s threatening lawsuits over editorial judgment or telling broadcasters what games they must carry, compelling speech is still a clear First Amendment violation.

As we enter 2026, it is worth stepping back and asking what the FCC has done and where it has been directing its energy. Too often, that energy has gone into culture-war fights instead of protecting consumers and expanding access to reliable and affordable broadband. 🧵

I'm paying close attention to reports of wireless outages across the country, which appear to be affecting primarily Verizon customers. I'll be asking our Consumer and Public Safety Bureaus to keep a close eye on this situation and investigate the source of this service disruption.

Phone unlocking gives consumers choice. Today’s decision takes that choice away from Verizon’s customers. The beneficiaries won’t be consumers, but large wireless companies that want to keep people locked into their plans.

“I am concerned that the level of consolidation in this country is actually reducing the incentives that lead to lower costs for consumers.” @agomezfcc.bsky.social

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.

CHOKEHOLD captures the repeating patterns of censorship and analyzes the hallmarks of Trump’s censorship playbook in 2025. Free Press and @attorneynora.bsky.social identified five core findings that are explored in detailed throughout the report. Here’s a highlight of each one. A 🧵 1/5...

These are business decisions that must be made on the merits, not on the whims of the White House. Undue government pressure on the press is dangerous and undemocratic. Regardless of party, we should all be concerned when government actors seek to dictate press coverage.

Wait until they hear that the FCC plans to let billion-dollar media companies get even bigger at the expense of local news and community-driven reporting.

AT&T's reversal isn't a sudden transformation of values, but a strategic financial play to curry favor with this FCC and this Administration. Companies should remember that abandoning fairness and inclusion for short-term gain will be a stain to their reputation long into the future.

The FCC's plan to roll back cybersecurity protections in response to the Salt Typhoon hack is not a cybersecurity strategy. It is a hope and a dream that will leave Americans less protected than they were the day the Salt Typhoon breach was discovered. 🧵

We agree with @agomezfcc.bsky.social: defending free expression and a free press is everyday work. As people of faith, we know our democracy cannot thrive if those in power can silence truth-tellers. Watch her full remarks from #ParkerLecture2025: buff.ly/jb5ugav

The FCC doesn’t get to decide whether the news coverage of those in power is acceptable. It has neither the legal authority nor the constitutional right to pursue broadcasters for their journalism. These threats sound ominous, but they’re empty.