ABC Accuses FCC of Violating Its Free Speech
ABC has filed a complaint accusing FCC Chair Brendan Carr of violating the network's First Amendment rights by questioning whether its daytime talk show “The View” qualifies as a bona‑fide news program. The filing also highlights the FCC’s parallel investigations into Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies and early license renewal actions against Disney‑owned stations. The dispute follows President Trump’s demand that late‑night host Jimmy Kimmel be fired and recalls a 2024 $15 million defamation settlement between Trump and ABC. ABC argues the FCC’s actions chill protected speech on broadcast platforms.
White House Ramps up Pressure to Pass Crypto Bill as Congress Returns
The White House is intensifying its push for Congress to pass the market‑structure crypto bill, known as the CLARITY Act, as the Senate reconvenes after a recess. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt and former AI‑crypto...
Trump Regulators Forge Ahead with Crypto Rules Amid Senate Holdups
The SEC, together with the CFTC, released guidance that categorizes digital assets into five groups, clarifying that only digital securities are subject to securities law. This move comes as Congress wrestles with market‑structure legislation, with the Senate’s bills delayed over...
Trump Says He’s ‘Thrilled’ to See Brendan Carr Looking at FCC Licenses of News Organizations
Former President Donald Trump announced he is "thrilled" that FCC Chair Brendan Carr is reviewing broadcast license renewal applications for several news organizations, following Trump’s accusations that the media spread falsehoods about Iran. The comment was made in a Sunday...
Data Centers Emerge as Growing Wedge Issue in Midterm Races
Data centers have become a wedge issue in the 2026 midterm races, pitting economic growth arguments against rising utility costs for voters. In Michigan, Democrat Jocelyn Benson pushes for water‑use and energy‑cost regulations while Republican Tom Leonard calls for a...
Battle over AI Regulation Hits the Airwaves Ahead of Midterms
A newly formed super PAC, funded by leading AI firms, is pouring millions into television and digital ads to shape AI regulation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The group argues for a light‑touch, innovation‑friendly framework, while opponents warn of...
Almost Half Expect Data Centers to Be Campaign Issue: Polling
A Politico/Public First poll shows almost half of respondents expect data centers to become a campaign issue in their area within five years. While 37% currently support a new facility, support erodes when potential electricity bill increases are disclosed, dropping...