FCC, Data Centers, and a Gray Reflecting Pool | Washington DC News

FCC officials are facing backlash after accepting luxury gifts—including pricey Kennedy Center Honors tickets—from CBS/Paramount, just as the company sought approval for an $8 billion merger. One commissioner approved the deal after receiving tickets worth over $12,000, while the chair, who also greenlit the merger, accepted $63,000 worth of tickets and sat beside Paramount’s CEO. Meanwhile, the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial has turned a grim, gray hue after years of mishaps, from being painted to being driven through. On a separate front, while communities push back against data centers over environmental and energy concerns, the Washington Post Editorial Board opposes moratoriums—despite public opinion overwhelmingly favoring restrictions, with most Americans opposed to having them built near their homes. These tensions between industry, regulators, and the public are set to dominate upcoming political debates. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d9c3b989db79bce