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This June 19, 2015, file photo, shows the Federal Communications Commission building in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Biden push for more broadband regulation rekindles Obama-era fears of price controls

By Kery Murakami - The Washington Times

Internet Regulations and net neutrality Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Biden looks to strangle internet innovation with net neutrality

By Casey Given

This April 21, 2020, file photo shows Amazon tractor-trailers line up outside the Amazon Fulfillment Center in the Staten Island borough of New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

FCC lifts rules so Amazon can build radar devices to track users’ sleep

By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times

In this Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, file photo, Maryland State Attorney Marilyn Mosby speaks during a news conference in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Baltimore prosecutor’s office asks FCC to probe local TV station over ‘abhorrent’ coverage of her

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Some Arizona residents to use new phone dialing procedure

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2019, file photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. Recognizing that many Americans rely on texting, rather than phone calls, the U.S. communications regulator will weigh whether to require phone companies to let people text a suicide hotline. Crisis counselors began responding to texts sent to the Lifeline last August, the FCC said, and on Thursday, April 22, 2021, the agency voted unanimously to start a process that could also require phone companies to let people text 988. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Texting option weighed for upcoming ‘988’ suicide hotline

By TALI ARBEL - Associated Press

In this Nov. 2, 2020, file photo the Supreme Court is seen at sundown in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Justices uphold FCC’s easing of local media ownership limits

By Mark Sherman

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivers his State of the State Address in War Memorial Auditorium, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

$200M broadband push ahead, Tennessee mulls new coverage map

By JONATHAN MATTISE - Associated Press

Illustration: FCC's broadband by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times

Why I’m challenging the FCC about antiquated safety standards for wireless devices

By Devra Davis

Montana man faces $9.9M fine for racist, harassing robocalls

Associated Press

In this Dec. 14, 2017, file photo, after a meeting voting to end net neutrality, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai smiles while listening to a question from a reporter in Washington. A federal court is ruling that the FCC had the right to dump net-neutrality rules, but couldn't bar states like California from passing their own. The ruling is largely a victory for Pai. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

FCC not reinterpreting online liability protections before inauguration: Reports

By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 14, 2017, file photo, the seal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seen before an FCC meeting to vote on net neutrality in Washington. U.S. On Dec. 8, 2020, Nathan Simington, a Trump nominee to the commission, was confirmed by the Senate. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) **FILE**

Nathan Simington, Trump FCC nominee, confirmed by Senate; tees up divided commission in 2021

By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times

Senate OKs Trump pick for FCC, adding hurdle to Biden plans

By MARCY GORDON - Associated Press

In this Dec. 14, 2017, file photo, the seal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seen before an FCC meeting to vote on net neutrality in Washington. U.S. On Dec. 8, 2020, Nathan Simington, a Trump nominee to the commission, was confirmed by the Senate. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) **FILE**

Senate committee advances FCC nominee, teeing up likely divided FCC in 2021

By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai says he is leaving the telecommunications regulator on Inauguration Day. President Trump has nominated Nathan Simington to the FCC. (Associated Press)

Republicans setting up for deadlocked FCC after Ajit Pai announces departure

By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times

In this April 12, 2019, file photo, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai speaks during an event in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Ajit Pai, FCC chair, to depart on Jan. 20

By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 24, 2020 file photo, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill in Washington. Pai, a Republican, says he is leaving the telecommunications regulator on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2021. President-elect Joe Biden will choose a new Democratic head for the agency. A new administration typically picks a new chairman. (Alex Wong/Pool via AP, File)

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to leave telecom agency on January 20

By TALI ARBEL - Associated Press

California telemarketer fined $10M by FCC over political ad

Associated Press

US grants broadband licenses to Native American tribes

By CEDAR ATTANASIO - Associated Press

Clearing the Red Tape on the Way to 5G Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

FCC doing its part to fast-track deployment of 5G broadband

By Josh Withrow