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D.C. Memo: Comcast to Pay $117.5 million to Settle Data Breach Case

The settlement covers 31.7 million people in the U.S. and territories whom Comcast notified about the 2023 breach

4 hrs ago • Ted Hearn

D.C. Memo: FCC Chairman Carr, Democratic Rep. Matsui Spar on Social Media over TV Equal Time Guidance

Carr: ‘Congress made the decision to prevent covered broadcast TV programs from being used to advance certain partisan political purposes.’

Jan 23 • Ted Hearn

D.C. Memo: Late Night TV Covered by FCC's Equal Time Rules for Candidates, Agency Says in New Policy Reminder

‘Today, the FCC reminded [legacy TV networks] of their obligation to provide all candidates with equal opportunities,’ FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said…

Jan 22 • Ted Hearn

D.C. Memo: Irate Sen. Rand Paul Ready to Strip YouTube's Legal Immunity over Controversial Maduro Video

Self-Described 'Libertarian/Conservative' to Pursue Legislation That Would Remove Sec. 230 Protections after a YouTube Video Led to Death Threats…

Jan 21 • Ted Hearn

Rocco Commisso: An Appreciation

Rocco's personal history was compelling and substantively heroic for its rags-to-riches, only-in-America quality and charm

Jan 20 • Ted Hearn

D.C. Memo: Mediacom Leader Rocco Commisso Dies at 76

Funeral Services Will Be Held Tomorrow at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan at 10 a.m. ET

Jan 20 • Ted Hearn

D.C. Memo: Cogeco's Breezeline Expects to Grow U.S. Broadband Subscribers Starting in a Few Quarters

Cogeco executives voiced confidence in a sustained upward subscriber trend after slashing broadband sub losses in the most recent quarter.

Jan 16 • Ted Hearn

D.C. Memo: Key House Republicans Back FCC Relaxation of TV Station Ownership Rules

Reps. Guthrie, Hudson call for looser limits on TV station ownership, supporting the agenda of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and helping with Nexstar Media…

Jan 15 • Ted Hearn

D.C. Memo: Comcast to Sen. Warren – White House Ballroom Donation On the Level

'... That the donation has anything to do with a potential transaction involving Warner Brothers Discovery is categorically false,’ said Comcast outside…

Jan 14 • Ted Hearn

D.C. Memo: Japan's SoftBank Would Take Ownership of Cable ISP WOW! with Buyout of DigitalBridge Group

In a little-noticed deal just before New Year, Japan's Softbank Group Announced the Purchase of DigitalBridge Group, Two Days Before DigitalBridge…

Jan 13 • Ted Hearn

D.C. Memo: Apple, Google Pressured to Ban Musk’s X, Grok Apps over AI-Generate Sexual Content

Senate Democrats Luján, Wyden, and Markey demand action in response to 'the most heinous type of content imaginable' – sexualized images of women and…

Jan 12 • Ted Hearn

D.C. Memo: Paramount Skydance Blasts Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal on Capitol Hill, but Did Anyone Notice?

Makan Delrahim, Paramount Skydance's top lawyer, submitted fiery testimony to a House Judiciary panel that was posted after a hearing called 'Full…

Jan 9 • Ted Hearn

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