FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
@agomezfcc.bsky.social
FCC Commissioner. Latina-American. Communications attorney and tech nerd. Dog mom.
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This FCC does not have the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government dislikes.
Free speech is the foundation of our democracy, and we must push back against any attempt to erode it.
Free speech is the foundation of our democracy, and we must push back against any attempt to erode it.
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“I am concerned that the level of consolidation in this country is actually reducing the incentives that lead to lower costs for consumers.” @agomezfcc.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
“I am concerned that the level of consolidation in this country is actually reducing the incentives that lead to lower costs for consumers.” @agomezfcc.bsky.social
A free press cannot function if the government is able to exercise veto power over critical reporting simply by refusing to engage.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
December 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A free press cannot function if the government is able to exercise veto power over critical reporting simply by refusing to engage.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
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CHOKEHOLD captures the repeating patterns of censorship and analyzes the hallmarks of Trump’s censorship playbook in 2025.
Free Press and @attorneynora.bsky.social identified five core findings that are explored in detailed throughout the report.
Here’s a highlight of each one.
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Free Press and @attorneynora.bsky.social identified five core findings that are explored in detailed throughout the report.
Here’s a highlight of each one.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
CHOKEHOLD captures the repeating patterns of censorship and analyzes the hallmarks of Trump’s censorship playbook in 2025.
Free Press and @attorneynora.bsky.social identified five core findings that are explored in detailed throughout the report.
Here’s a highlight of each one.
A 🧵 1/5...
Free Press and @attorneynora.bsky.social identified five core findings that are explored in detailed throughout the report.
Here’s a highlight of each one.
A 🧵 1/5...
These are business decisions that must be made on the merits, not on the whims of the White House.
Undue government pressure on the press is dangerous and undemocratic.
Regardless of party, we should all be concerned when government actors seek to dictate press coverage.
Undue government pressure on the press is dangerous and undemocratic.
Regardless of party, we should all be concerned when government actors seek to dictate press coverage.
New WSJ reporting: "During a December visit to Washington, David Ellison offered assurances to Trump administration officials that if he bought Warner, he'd make sweeping changes to CNN, a common target of President Trump's ire, people familiar with the matter said..."
Behind Paramount’s Relentless Campaign to Woo Warner Discovery and President Trump
David Ellison has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Discovery, taking his case directly to shareholders after Netflix clinched a deal.
www.wsj.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
These are business decisions that must be made on the merits, not on the whims of the White House.
Undue government pressure on the press is dangerous and undemocratic.
Regardless of party, we should all be concerned when government actors seek to dictate press coverage.
Undue government pressure on the press is dangerous and undemocratic.
Regardless of party, we should all be concerned when government actors seek to dictate press coverage.
Wait until they hear that the FCC plans to let billion-dollar media companies get even bigger at the expense of local news and community-driven reporting.
December 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Wait until they hear that the FCC plans to let billion-dollar media companies get even bigger at the expense of local news and community-driven reporting.
AT&T's reversal isn't a sudden transformation of values, but a strategic financial play to curry favor with this FCC and this Administration.
Companies should remember that abandoning fairness and inclusion for short-term gain will be a stain to their reputation long into the future.
Companies should remember that abandoning fairness and inclusion for short-term gain will be a stain to their reputation long into the future.
December 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
AT&T's reversal isn't a sudden transformation of values, but a strategic financial play to curry favor with this FCC and this Administration.
Companies should remember that abandoning fairness and inclusion for short-term gain will be a stain to their reputation long into the future.
Companies should remember that abandoning fairness and inclusion for short-term gain will be a stain to their reputation long into the future.
The FCC's plan to roll back cybersecurity protections in response to the Salt Typhoon hack is not a cybersecurity strategy.
It is a hope and a dream that will leave Americans less protected than they were the day the Salt Typhoon breach was discovered. 🧵
It is a hope and a dream that will leave Americans less protected than they were the day the Salt Typhoon breach was discovered. 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The FCC's plan to roll back cybersecurity protections in response to the Salt Typhoon hack is not a cybersecurity strategy.
It is a hope and a dream that will leave Americans less protected than they were the day the Salt Typhoon breach was discovered. 🧵
It is a hope and a dream that will leave Americans less protected than they were the day the Salt Typhoon breach was discovered. 🧵
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We agree with @agomezfcc.bsky.social: defending free expression and a free press is everyday work. As people of faith, we know our democracy cannot thrive if those in power can silence truth-tellers.
Watch her full remarks from #ParkerLecture2025: buff.ly/jb5ugav
Watch her full remarks from #ParkerLecture2025: buff.ly/jb5ugav
November 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We agree with @agomezfcc.bsky.social: defending free expression and a free press is everyday work. As people of faith, we know our democracy cannot thrive if those in power can silence truth-tellers.
Watch her full remarks from #ParkerLecture2025: buff.ly/jb5ugav
Watch her full remarks from #ParkerLecture2025: buff.ly/jb5ugav
The FCC doesn’t get to decide whether the news coverage of those in power is acceptable.
It has neither the legal authority nor the constitutional right to pursue broadcasters for their journalism.
These threats sound ominous, but they’re empty.
It has neither the legal authority nor the constitutional right to pursue broadcasters for their journalism.
These threats sound ominous, but they’re empty.
Trump again threatens ABC's broadcast license, this time over Epstein questions.
The threat came after questions about whether he would order the files released without congressional consent.
The threat came after questions about whether he would order the files released without congressional consent.
Trump again threatens ABC's broadcast license, this time over Epstein questions
Trump’s threat came after questions about whether he would order the files released without congressional consent, as well as those related to the 2018 assassination of a Washington Post columnist.
politi.co
November 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The FCC doesn’t get to decide whether the news coverage of those in power is acceptable.
It has neither the legal authority nor the constitutional right to pursue broadcasters for their journalism.
These threats sound ominous, but they’re empty.
It has neither the legal authority nor the constitutional right to pursue broadcasters for their journalism.
These threats sound ominous, but they’re empty.
This FCC has deployed a vague News Distortion policy as a weapon to stretch its licensing authority and pressure newsrooms.
As federal regulators, we must respect the rule of law, uphold the Constitution, and ensure that a free press is never subjected to regulatory interference.
As federal regulators, we must respect the rule of law, uphold the Constitution, and ensure that a free press is never subjected to regulatory interference.
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A bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners and chairs are calling on Chairman Brendan Carr to drop the agency’s “news distortion” policy they say chills free speech. My latest for @washingtonpost.com:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
A bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners and chairs are calling on Chairman Brendan Carr to drop the agency’s “news distortion” policy they say chills free speech. My latest for @washingtonpost.com:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Brendan Carr should ditch speech-chilling policy, former FCC chairs say
A bipartisan group of predecessors says the agency’s current chairman is improperly wielding a little-used policy against broadcasters critical of President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This FCC has deployed a vague News Distortion policy as a weapon to stretch its licensing authority and pressure newsrooms.
As federal regulators, we must respect the rule of law, uphold the Constitution, and ensure that a free press is never subjected to regulatory interference.
As federal regulators, we must respect the rule of law, uphold the Constitution, and ensure that a free press is never subjected to regulatory interference.
Reposted by FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
Local news and freedom of speech across the country are under threat.
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez is the lone dissenting voice at the newly minted Federal *Censorship* Commission. Join Free Prfess with @agomezfcc.bsky.social to discuss the critical crossroads ahead.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/fpnjgomez
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez is the lone dissenting voice at the newly minted Federal *Censorship* Commission. Join Free Prfess with @agomezfcc.bsky.social to discuss the critical crossroads ahead.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/fpnjgomez
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Local news and freedom of speech across the country are under threat.
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez is the lone dissenting voice at the newly minted Federal *Censorship* Commission. Join Free Prfess with @agomezfcc.bsky.social to discuss the critical crossroads ahead.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/fpnjgomez
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez is the lone dissenting voice at the newly minted Federal *Censorship* Commission. Join Free Prfess with @agomezfcc.bsky.social to discuss the critical crossroads ahead.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/fpnjgomez
The FCC okays an egregious transfer of wealth from vulnerable families to monopoly providers. We have to do better by families reliant on calls to incarcerated persons. Rate caps cannot be based on hyperbolic threats or costs unrelated to providing service.
The FCC sets the maximum price prison telecom companies can charge incarcerated individuals to make phone calls — and now, they're allowing these companies to charge nearly double the price.
Families need to be able to contact their incarcerated loved ones without being extorted.
Families need to be able to contact their incarcerated loved ones without being extorted.
F.C.C. Changes Course on the Price of Prisoners’ Phone Calls
Brendan Carr, the F.C.C. chairman, cited security concerns in rolling back most of the lower costs he voted for last year.
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The FCC okays an egregious transfer of wealth from vulnerable families to monopoly providers. We have to do better by families reliant on calls to incarcerated persons. Rate caps cannot be based on hyperbolic threats or costs unrelated to providing service.
I'm glad to see journalists' courage in pushing back against the Administration's attempt to censor the media. Our Fourth Estate must be free to hold power to account without fear or favor.
The policy says reporters cannot obtain or solicit any information the Defense Department does not explicitly authorize.
Media members that don't sign the policy by its deadline have 24 hours to turn in their media credentials and clear out of Pentagon facilities.
https://wapo.st/3KOrokC
Media members that don't sign the policy by its deadline have 24 hours to turn in their media credentials and clear out of Pentagon facilities.
https://wapo.st/3KOrokC
October 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I'm glad to see journalists' courage in pushing back against the Administration's attempt to censor the media. Our Fourth Estate must be free to hold power to account without fear or favor.
Preparations for the FCC's October Open Meeting are still underway during the government shutdown.
My office welcomes requests for ex parte meetings regarding the nine items on the agenda.
Sunshine is Tuesday, October 21.
My office welcomes requests for ex parte meetings regarding the nine items on the agenda.
Sunshine is Tuesday, October 21.
October 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Preparations for the FCC's October Open Meeting are still underway during the government shutdown.
My office welcomes requests for ex parte meetings regarding the nine items on the agenda.
Sunshine is Tuesday, October 21.
My office welcomes requests for ex parte meetings regarding the nine items on the agenda.
Sunshine is Tuesday, October 21.
Today marks the end of my second year as a Commissioner.
I am honored to continue working to promote a vibrant, strong, and competitive telecommunications and media marketplace that serves the American people. 🧵
I am honored to continue working to promote a vibrant, strong, and competitive telecommunications and media marketplace that serves the American people. 🧵
September 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Today marks the end of my second year as a Commissioner.
I am honored to continue working to promote a vibrant, strong, and competitive telecommunications and media marketplace that serves the American people. 🧵
I am honored to continue working to promote a vibrant, strong, and competitive telecommunications and media marketplace that serves the American people. 🧵
Nexstar and Sinclair are two large corporate behemoths.
They are imposing their values upon the local affiliates.
And they are putting their corporate interest above the public interest.
They are imposing their values upon the local affiliates.
And they are putting their corporate interest above the public interest.
September 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Nexstar and Sinclair are two large corporate behemoths.
They are imposing their values upon the local affiliates.
And they are putting their corporate interest above the public interest.
They are imposing their values upon the local affiliates.
And they are putting their corporate interest above the public interest.
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FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez explains the serious financial interest media conglomerate Nexstar has in sucking up to Donald Trump, including on matters like Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
September 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez explains the serious financial interest media conglomerate Nexstar has in sucking up to Donald Trump, including on matters like Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
I am glad to see Disney find its courage in the face of clear government intimidation.
More importantly, I want to thank those Americans from across the ideological spectrum who spoke loudly and courageously against this blatant attempt to silence free speech. 🧵
More importantly, I want to thank those Americans from across the ideological spectrum who spoke loudly and courageously against this blatant attempt to silence free speech. 🧵
September 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I am glad to see Disney find its courage in the face of clear government intimidation.
More importantly, I want to thank those Americans from across the ideological spectrum who spoke loudly and courageously against this blatant attempt to silence free speech. 🧵
More importantly, I want to thank those Americans from across the ideological spectrum who spoke loudly and courageously against this blatant attempt to silence free speech. 🧵
No, this wasn't simply a "business decision."
First, an ABC reporter was told he should be prosecuted simply for doing his job.
Then the FCC threatened to go after ABC, seizing on an inopportune joke as a pretext to punish speech it disliked. 🧵
First, an ABC reporter was told he should be prosecuted simply for doing his job.
Then the FCC threatened to go after ABC, seizing on an inopportune joke as a pretext to punish speech it disliked. 🧵
September 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
No, this wasn't simply a "business decision."
First, an ABC reporter was told he should be prosecuted simply for doing his job.
Then the FCC threatened to go after ABC, seizing on an inopportune joke as a pretext to punish speech it disliked. 🧵
First, an ABC reporter was told he should be prosecuted simply for doing his job.
Then the FCC threatened to go after ABC, seizing on an inopportune joke as a pretext to punish speech it disliked. 🧵
I’ve heard the same chilling message from broadcasters across the country.
This is what government censorship looks like.
This is what government censorship looks like.
Josh Shapiro: "I was on a Spanish language radio program in the Allentown area and the host said something really chilling to me -- that he now has to think about what topics he's going to discuss because he's fearful he might offend federal regulators of the president."
September 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I’ve heard the same chilling message from broadcasters across the country.
This is what government censorship looks like.
This is what government censorship looks like.
Reposted by FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
WATCH: On his podcast, Sen. Ted Cruz likened Trump’s FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to a mobster and called the government pressure to suspend Jimmy Kimmel “unbelievably dangerous.” FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez joins Chris Hayes to discuss that and more.
'Right out of Goodfellas': Cruz defies Trump on Kimmel, calls out 'mafioso' tactics
YouTube video by MSNBC
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September 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
WATCH: On his podcast, Sen. Ted Cruz likened Trump’s FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to a mobster and called the government pressure to suspend Jimmy Kimmel “unbelievably dangerous.” FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez joins Chris Hayes to discuss that and more.
Reposted by FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
Anna Gomez, the lone Democrat on the US Federal Communications Commission, said President Donald Trump wouldn’t legally be able to make good on threats to pull TV station licenses over content he doesn’t like.
FCC’s Gomez Says Trump Can’t Revoke TV Station Licenses
Anna Gomez, the lone Democrat on the US Federal Communications Commission, said President Donald Trump wouldn’t legally be able to make good on threats to pull TV station licenses over content he doesn’t like.
bloom.bg
September 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Anna Gomez, the lone Democrat on the US Federal Communications Commission, said President Donald Trump wouldn’t legally be able to make good on threats to pull TV station licenses over content he doesn’t like.
Jimmy Kimmel's show involves comedy and satire.
It is not news. It is not meant to inform the public about a newsworthy event.
No FCC rules were violated. The FCC has no business threatening broadcasters or censoring speech it does not like.
It is not news. It is not meant to inform the public about a newsworthy event.
No FCC rules were violated. The FCC has no business threatening broadcasters or censoring speech it does not like.
September 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Jimmy Kimmel's show involves comedy and satire.
It is not news. It is not meant to inform the public about a newsworthy event.
No FCC rules were violated. The FCC has no business threatening broadcasters or censoring speech it does not like.
It is not news. It is not meant to inform the public about a newsworthy event.
No FCC rules were violated. The FCC has no business threatening broadcasters or censoring speech it does not like.
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression.
But that does not give the FCC the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government does not like.
But that does not give the FCC the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government does not like.
September 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression.
But that does not give the FCC the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government does not like.
But that does not give the FCC the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government does not like.