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House Hearing to Scrutinize FCC's Independence and Actions

1/14/2026

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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a hearing on the oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today at 10:15 a.m. ET.
The session will examine the FCC's role amid ongoing scrutiny of its actions, including public broadcasting and regulatory modernization efforts.
The hearing will address concerns about the agency's independence and its alignment with political interests.

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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a hearing on the oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today at 10:15 a.m. ET.
The session will examine the FCC's role amid ongoing scrutiny of its actions, including public broadcasting and regulatory modernization efforts.
The hearing will address concerns about the agency's independence and its alignment with political interests.