An advocacy group and journalist have sued the FCC, alleging it acted in bad faith by concealing Chairman Brendan Carr's use of the Signal messaging app and withholding records related to DOGE's influence. The lawsuit stems from concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk's SpaceX and Starlink, following a previous court order criticizing the FCC's opaque responses.
Background
The Federal Communications Commission is the US regulatory body responsible for communications laws and services, including spectrum licensing for companies like SpaceX. Recent scrutiny has focused on the intersection of government policy and private tech interests, particularly regarding DOGE's role in federal operations.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jun 27, 2026 at 02:51 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10