Former FCC Staffers Agree: Brendan Carr Needs to Be Stopped
Former FCC commissioners and staffers from both parties have filed a petition urging the D.C. Circuit Court to compel the commission to vote on repealing the News Distortion Policy, a rule dating back to 1949. Chairman Brendan Carr has revived the seldom‑used tool to pressure broadcasters, citing alleged bias against former President Donald Trump. The petition seeks a writ of mandamus to force a vote, arguing the policy infringes First Amendment rights and could sway the 2026 midterm elections. A court order could finally bring the issue to a public vote, though the FCC’s current split makes repeal unlikely without judicial pressure.
Japanese Man Sentenced to Prison for Posting Spoilers
A Tokyo district court sentenced 39‑year‑old Wataru Takeuchi to 18 months in prison and a ¥1 million (~$6.3 k) fine for publishing detailed spoiler articles that copied dialogue, images and plot points from films and anime. The court ruled the content violated...
FTC Pushes Ad Agencies Into Dropping Brand Safety Rules
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by eight states, has filed a proposed settlement that would bar major ad agencies—WPP, Publicis and Dentsu—from coordinating brand‑safety rules that exclude platforms based on political viewpoints. The order stems from an antitrust complaint alleging...
The New Trump Phone Design Is Here
Trump Mobile has refreshed its brand and revealed the final design of its T1 smartphone. The gold handset features an American flag motif on the back, a 6.78‑inch OLED screen, and a triple‑camera array with a 50‑megapixel main sensor. It...
New York Lawmakers Want 3D-Printer Companies to Block the Creation of ‘Ghost Guns’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers are pushing a bill that would require 3D‑printer manufacturers to block the production of ghost guns, untraceable firearms printed from digital designs. Two 3D‑printing firms have already volunteered to embed blocking technology,...
The United States Router Ban, Explained
The FCC announced a ban on future consumer Wi‑Fi routers that are manufactured abroad, citing national‑security concerns. Existing routers can remain in use and receive firmware updates through March 1 2027, but no new foreign‑made devices will receive FCC authorization. The rule...
Trump Is Threatening International Students, and a New Bill Could Help Stop Him
A bipartisan pair of California representatives introduced legislation to codify the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which lets international students work in the U.S. for up to 12 months, with extensions for STEM graduates. The Trump administration has signaled intent...