New York Times
F.C.C. Chair Orders Investigation Into NPR and PBS Sponsorships
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has waded into the politicized debate over NPR and PBS, ordering up an investigation that he said could be relevant in lawmakers’ decision about whether to continue funding the public news organizations.
Silicon Valley Workers Quietly Protest Tech’s Rightward Shift (New York Times)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Thu, 01/30/2025 - 10:39Commerce Nominee Defends Trump Tariffs and Promises Strong Stance on China
Howard Lutnick, a wealthy donor to President Trump who has been chosen to lead the Commerce Department, defended Mr. Trump’s plans to impose broad tariffs and said he would take a tough stance on technology sales to China during his Senate confirmation hearing. If confirmed, Lutnick would lead on trade policy and oversee a broad portfolio of government programs touching on business promotion, technology and science.