Leslie Stimson of Radio World

The FCC says the name of Washington NFL team, “Redskins,” does not violate broadcast indecency rules and the agency approved a license renewal for a radio station owned by team owner Daniel Snyder.

After Hurricane Sandy, the commission heard how important it was to ensure non-English speaking listeners and viewers can get emergency information.

Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) plans to retire at the end of the year. The 87-year-old is the longest-serving member of Congress.

The FCC is taking public comment on its just-released report on how the agency can improve how it accomplishes its business each day.

The designation was part of a bill signed into law by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown last week.

The FCC has updated its rules that would apply during EAS tests. Specifically the agency has established operational standards to be used during future tests and actual emergencies.