Senate Confirms Olivia Trusty to FCC, Giving Carr a GOP Majority
Despite vocal opposition from Senate Democrats and warnings of a potential GOP power grab at the FCC, the Senate has confirmed Olivia Trusty to serve as a Commissioner. The vote restores quorum to the Commission and hands Republicans a functional majority.
Democrats to Oppose Trusty FCC Vote Amid Gomez Ouster Fears
The seeds of discontent sown during Olivia Trusty’s advancement out of the Senate Commerce Committee are sprouting. The FCC nominee faces mounting resistance from Democrats, as Republicans rush to establish a quorum and majority at the agency.
MAGNA Holds US Radio’s Ad Forecast As Is; Digital Shifts Up
The US advertising industry is showing signs of renewed momentum heading into the second half of 2025, with MAGNA upgrading its full-year growth forecast. But even with the good news, AM/FM radio owners will not have much to be happy about in the report.
Vote Coming As GOP Scrambles To Get Olivia Trusty On FCC
The shock resignation of Nathan Simington has intensified Republican efforts in Washington to confirm Trump nominee Olivia Trusty to the FCC, where Chairman Brendan Carr has been left in the lurch to preside over a quorum-less Commission.
Calls For Tenacity and Swagger Open Day One Of HRC 2025
The 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference opened in Houston on Wednesday with a blend of legacy and urgency, seeing Spanish Broadcasting System CEO and President Raúl Alarcón and a wide array of Hispanic media executives take the stage to deliver powerful insights.
FCC Finalizes Controversial Foreign Content Disclosure Rules
Despite vehement opposition from many broadcast groups, the FCC has set a formal compliance date for tougher sponsorship-identification rules governing foreign government-provided programming, capping an adjustment process that started in 2021.
New Report Reveals Unique Trust Divide Within AM/FM Platforms
At a time when trust in media remains a moving target, radio continues to earn the confidence of its audience, but new findings come with quite the twist. While the content remains the exact same, what platform AM/FM is consumed on makes a real difference.
LeGeyt Gives DC Update as AM Act Nears Congressional Majority
As June brings another swell of bipartisan support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in Congress, NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt called into Washington, DC's WMAL to outline and amplify grassroots efforts to protect broadcasters.
Young GOP Insider Gavin Wax Could Replace Simington at FCC
The FCC could be on the cusp of a historic nomination. As Commissioner Nathan Simington departs the agency, Simington's 31-year-old Chief of Staff Gavin Wax is reportedly under serious consideration from President Donald Trump as his replacement.
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington Announces Sudden Exit
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington has formally announced that he will step down from his role at the end of this week, concluding a tenure that began with his appointment by President Donald Trump during Trump’s first term.
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