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FEC Issues Digest for Week of Feb. 16-20, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-106) On February 6, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Giffords v. FEC (Case No. 25-5188) On February 19, Plaintiff-Appellee Giffords filed a Brief and the Commission filed a Brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-106) On February 6, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Giffords v. FEC (Case No. 25-5188) On February 19, Plaintiff-Appellee Giffords filed a Brief and the Commission filed a Brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
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Reports Due in 2026
The Commission has posted the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates. Reporting schedules for all filers in 2026 are also available.
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Outreach
On February 17-18, the Commission hosted a webinar for candidate committees.
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Election Dates
The Commission has posted a list of 2026 Congressional Primary Dates.
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Employment opportunities
The Commission is accepting applications for the position of Attorney-Adviser in the Office of General Counsel. This vacancy announcement is a standing register, open continuously for one year. The next cut-off date is February 23, 2026. Future cut-off dates are at the hiring manager's discretion.
The Commission is accepting applications for the position of IT Specialist (APPSW/ENTARCH) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer through March 4, 2026.
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Upcoming educational opportunities
March 3-4, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar for political party committees.
March 18, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar for Nonconnected PACs.
March 25, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a FECFile webinar for PACs and party committees.
April 1, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a FECFile webinar for candidate committees.
For more information on upcoming training opportunities, see the Commission's Trainings page.
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Upcoming reporting due dates
February 20: February Monthly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Monthly Reporting schedules.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the Georgia 14th District Special General Election, scheduled for March 10, 2026, and Special Runoff Election (if necessary), scheduled for April 7, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the New Jersey 11th District Special General Election, scheduled for April 16, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the California 1st District Special General Election, scheduled for June 2, 2026, and Special Runoff Election (if necessary), scheduled for August 4, 2026.
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Additional research materials
Contribution Limits: In addition to the current limits, the Commission has posted an archive of contribution limits that were in effect going back to the 1975-1976 election cycles.
Federal election results are available. The data was compiled from the official vote totals published by state election offices.
FEC Notify: Want to be notified by email when campaign finance reports are received by the agency? Sign up here.
The Combined Federal State Disclosure and Election Directory is available. This publication identifies the federal and state agencies responsible for the disclosure of campaign finances, lobbying, personal finances, public financing, candidates on the ballot, election results, spending on state initiatives, and other financial filings.
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund Tax Checkoff Chart provides information on balance of the Fund, monthly deposits into the Fund reported by the Department of the Treasury, payments from the Fund as certified by the FEC, and participation rates of taxpayers as reported by the Internal Revenue Service. For more information on the Presidential Public Funding Program, see the Public Funding of Presidential Elections page.
The FEC Record is available as a continuously updated online news source.
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/week-of-february-16-20-2026/
SEC Litigation: Court Enters Final Judgment Against Investment Adviser & Advisory Firm for Breaches of Fiduciary Duties in Annuity Sales to Advisory Clients
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:23-cv-10589; D. Mass., filed Mar. 17, 2023):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cutter Financial Group, LLC and Jeffrey Cutter, No. 3:23-cv-10589 (D. Mass., filed Mar. 17, 2023)
On February 10, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts entered a final judgment against Massachusetts-based investment adviser Jeffrey Cutter and his advisory firm, Cutter Financial Group LLC ("CFG"). The judgment orders CFG to pay a civil penalty of $100,000 and orders Cutter
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:23-cv-10589; D. Mass., filed Mar. 17, 2023):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cutter Financial Group, LLC and Jeffrey Cutter, No. 3:23-cv-10589 (D. Mass., filed Mar. 17, 2023)
On February 10, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts entered a final judgment against Massachusetts-based investment adviser Jeffrey Cutter and his advisory firm, Cutter Financial Group LLC ("CFG"). The judgment orders CFG to pay a civil penalty of $100,000 and orders Cutterto pay a civil penalty of $50,000. The judgment requires Cutter and CFG to provide a copy of the judgment to all of their existing investment advisory clients and to all of their new investment advisory clients for a period of five years, and enjoins Cutter and CFG from future violations of Section 206(2) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ("Advisers Act") for a period of five years.
The entry of the final judgment follows an April 23, 2025 jury verdict after a seven day trial on the SEC's allegations that Cutter and CFG violated Sections 206(1), 206(2) and 206(4) of the Advisers Act and Rule 206(4)-7 thereunder by, among other things, selling insurance products called fixed index annuities to their advisory clients without adequate disclosure of their financial incentive to recommend fixed index annuities over other investment options. The jury found the defendants liable for violating Section 206(2) of the Advisers Act and found for the defendants on the SEC's claims alleged under Sections 206(1) and 206(4) of the Advisers Act and Rule 206(4)-7 thereunder.
The SEC's litigation was handled by Amy Burkart and David Fox of the Boston Regional Office.
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Resources
* Final Judgment (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/litreleases/2026/judg26485.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26485
SEC Commissioner Peirce Issues Cutting by Two Would Do
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement on Feb. 19, 2026, by commissioner Hester M. Peirce:
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Cutting by Two Would Do
Today, the staff of the Division of Trading and Markets issued an FAQ relating to the treatment of payment stablecoins[1] under the broker-dealer net capital rule (Exchange Act Rule 15c3-1). The FAQ provides that the staff would not object if a broker-dealer were to apply a 2% haircut on proprietary positions in a payment stablecoin when calculating its net capital.[2] I appreciate the staff's approach.
Stablecoins are
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement on Feb. 19, 2026, by commissioner Hester M. Peirce:
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Cutting by Two Would Do
Today, the staff of the Division of Trading and Markets issued an FAQ relating to the treatment of payment stablecoins[1] under the broker-dealer net capital rule (Exchange Act Rule 15c3-1). The FAQ provides that the staff would not object if a broker-dealer were to apply a 2% haircut on proprietary positions in a payment stablecoin when calculating its net capital.[2] I appreciate the staff's approach.
Stablecoins areessential to transacting on blockchain rails. Using stablecoins will make it feasible for broker-dealers to engage in a broader range of business activities relating to tokenized securities and other crypto assets.
FAQs like this shed light on the staff's thinking about emerging issues. At the Commission level, I would like to consider how Rule 15c3-1 could be amended to account for payment stablecoins. To that end, I would be grateful to hear from market participants about their views, and welcome input on other aspects of our rules that they believe should be modified to address the use of payment stablecoins by SEC-registered entities.
[1] The term "payment stablecoin" is defined in the FAQ as: (a) prior to the effective date of the GENIUS Act, a USD-denominated stablecoin that: (1) is issued by a state regulated money transmitter, state-regulated trust company, or a national trust bank; (2) maintains reserve assets that meet the requirements of 12 U.S.C. 5903(a)(1)(A); (3) publicly discloses the issuer's redemption policy; and (4) publishes a monthly attestation report prepared by a registered public accounting firm as defined in 12 U.S.C. 5901(26) applying the attestation standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants regarding the composition of the reserve assets and whether the fair value of the assets held in reserve is equal to the amount of stablecoins in circulation; and (b) following the effective date of the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin that meets the requirements contained in the GENIUS Act's definition of "payment stablecoin" and is issued by a "permitted payment stablecoin issuer" or a "foreign payment stablecoin issuer" that complies with the GENIUS Act's requirements applicable to such issuers.
[2] Rule 15c3-1 does not explicitly address payment stablecoins. I understand that some broker-dealers, out of an abundance of caution, have proposed to take a 100% haircut on payment stablecoins held in their inventory. In my view, a 100% haircut would be unnecessarily punitive given the underlying reserve assets that back payment stablecoins (generally, U.S. dollars, short-term U.S. Treasury securities and other similar instruments). For context, a haircut of 2% aligns with the haircut imposed on registered investment companies that are money market funds, which hold similar instruments as payment stablecoin issuers. In fact, following the effective date of the GENIUS Act, the reserve requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers will be more limiting than the "eligible securities" requirements that apply to registered money market funds, including government money market funds.
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-stablecoin-021926-cutting-two-would-do
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Application Limit for New Noncommercial Educational Reserved Band FM Translator Station Applications in Upcoming 2026 Filing Window
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-20) on Feb. 19, 2026:
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By the Commission: Chairman Carr issuing a statement.
I. INTRODUCTION
1. By this Public Notice, we announce that we are directing the Media Bureau (Bureau) to open the first-ever filing window for applications for new noncommercial educational (NCE) reserved band FM translator station construction permits./1 The Bureau will issue a subsequent Public Notice to announce the specific dates of the 2026 window./2 By this Public Notice, we also
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-20) on Feb. 19, 2026:
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By the Commission: Chairman Carr issuing a statement.
I. INTRODUCTION
1. By this Public Notice, we announce that we are directing the Media Bureau (Bureau) to open the first-ever filing window for applications for new noncommercial educational (NCE) reserved band FM translator station construction permits./1 The Bureau will issue a subsequent Public Notice to announce the specific dates of the 2026 window./2 By this Public Notice, we alsoseek comment on establishing eligibility restrictions and a limit on the number of applications that each applicant may file in the upcoming window.
II. BACKGROUND
2. The Commission has employed application caps or eligibility restrictions in prior reserved band full service NCE FM windows and non-reserved band FM translator windows to promote efficiency, curb speculative applications, and expedite the processing of applications and expansion of new service while preserving spectrum and future licensing opportunities./3 Specifically, in the NCE context, the Commission has established by public notice a limit on the number of NCE applications filed by an applicant in a filing window./4 In both 2007 and 2021, before the full service NCE FM station filing windows opened, the Commission sought comment on an application cap and subsequently established a limit of ten NCE FM new station applications filed by an applicant during each filing window./5 In each window, this application limit helped restrict the number of mutually exclusive applications (including "daisy chains" of mutually exclusive applications),/6 and thereby minimized the delay caused by processing complicated application chains./7 The ten application cap allowed the Commission to expeditiously process and grant thousands of applications to a wide range of local and diverse applicants,/8 therefore promoting the rapid expansion of new NCE FM service throughout the country./9
3. The Commission has also imposed eligibility restrictions and limits in prior FM translator filing windows/10 to be consistent with the mandates of Section 5 of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 (LCRA), which require the Commission to ensure that licensing opportunities are available for all secondary services and that translator licensing procedures do not foreclose or unduly limit future LPFM licensing./11 For example, in both Auction 99 and Auction 100, the only new FM translator windows since passage of the LCRA, which opened pursuant to the AM Revitalization proceeding,/12 the Commission limited the scope of the window and designed strict eligibility requirements to ensure continuing licensing opportunities for all secondary services./13 The Commission concluded that "a narrowly tailored filing window for such FM translators . . . could yield significant public interest benefits with little to or no detriment either to the FM translator service or to licensing opportunities for LPFM stations, especially since the filing window proposed will follow the 2013 LPFM filing window."/14 Similarly, to comport with the LCRA, the Commission implemented remedial processing procedures and restrictions for the then-remaining 2003 Auction 83 FM translator applications./15 The restrictions and procedures adopted for these prior FM translator filing windows were designed to strike a balance between the stated goals of the specific proceeding/16 and the overall goal of preserving spectrum for secondary services./17
III. DISCUSSION
4. Given the success of both the October 2007 and November 2021 NCE FM filing windows, as well as the Auction 99 and Auction 100 cross-service FM translator windows, we tentatively conclude that we should establish eligibility restrictions and an application limit in the upcoming NCE reserved band FM translator filing window./18 We believe eligibility restrictions and an application cap would deter speculative filings, permit the expeditious processing of the applications filed in the window, and provide interested applicants with a meaningful opportunity to file for and obtain new NCE reserved band FM translator station licenses while still preserving spectrum for future secondary services, consistent with the LCRA. In contrast, we tentatively conclude that the failure to establish eligibility restrictions and a limit on the number of new NCE reserved band FM translator applications that an applicant may file in the window could lead to a large number of speculative filings, create the potential for extraordinary procedural delays, and unduly deplete spectrum for future secondary services./19
5. Further, in the NCE context, the Commission has stated that application limits should be considered "[i]f the number of mutually exclusive applications received under the new [point] system exceeds our expectations."/20 Consistent with the Commission's predictions in connection with establishing an application cap before opening the October 2007 and November 2021 NCE FM windows, we expect there will be a large volume of NCE reserved band FM translator applications filed in the forthcoming window that will require establishing an application cap before the window opens. There are several factors that could contribute to a large volume of NCE reserved band FM translator applications in the forthcoming window: (a) there is no application filing fee; (b) there are generally no ownership limits in the reserved band; (c) there has never been a filing window for new NCE reserved band FM translator applications; (d) low power FM station licensees are now permitted to own up to two FM translator stations,/21 and this window marks the first opportunity for such applicants to file for new FM translator station licenses; and (e) the Commission simplified and clarified its rules and procedures for filing applications for new NCE applications and considering competing applications./22 Accordingly, we tentatively conclude that establishing an application limit before the window opens will provide certainty to potential applicants and allow for expeditious processing of applications. We seek comment on this approach.
6. Accordingly, consistent with our mandate under section 5 of the LCRA and to promote efficiency in this window, we tentatively conclude that a general ten-application cap is a reasonable limit. The Commission has successfully used an identical ten-application cap in previous full service NCE windows to ensure our licensing procedures do not foreclose or unduly limit future licensing and to prevent mass filings by speculators, while still allowing legitimate applicants a meaningful opportunity to obtain new station licenses. We believe that a ten-application limit will permit the efficient and expeditious processing of window-filed applications while at the same time supporting the goals of localism and diversity reflected in the NCE point system/23 and our mandate under Section 5 of the LCRA. As noted above, in previous windows where we have not imposed an application cap, we have experienced extensive delays due to speculative applications./24 We believe the action we propose herein will avoid those problems in this window./25 Moreover, in order to further constrain speculative applications and to ensure this window provides additional flexibility to existing broadcasters, we tentatively conclude that imposing a requirement that each applicant be the licensee or permittee of an existing NCE FM/26 or noncommercial AM radio broadcast station or LPFM station (primary station), which the proposed FM translator will rebroadcast, will further these goals. Finally, in accordance with the section 73.860 LPFM cross-ownership restrictions,/27 we tentatively propose to separately impose a four-application cap for Tribal LPFM applicants/28 and a two-application cap for all other LPFM applicants./29 As such, we propose the following eligibility restriction and application limits:
In the 2026 new NCE reserved band FM translator station construction permit filing window: (1) each applicant must be the licensee or permittee of an existing NCE FM or noncommercial AM radio broadcast station or LPFM station (primary station) that the proposed FM translator station will rebroadcast; (2) each applicant entity may file no more than a total of ten applications nationally, except that (i) each Tribal LPFM applicant entity that is subject to Sec. 73.860(c) may file no more than a total of four applications nationally, and (ii) each other LPFM applicant entity that is subject to Sec. 73.860(b) may file no more than a total of two applications nationally;/30 and (3) a party to an application may hold attributable interests, as defined in Sec. 73.7000, in no more than the maximum applications permitted under this rule. If it is determined that any applicant entity filed more than the maximum applications permitted under this rule, or any party to an application has an attributable interest in more than the maximum permitted, the Media Bureau will retain the applications that were filed first--based on application receipt data--and dismiss all other applications that exceed the limit./31
7. We seek comment on this proposed eligibility restriction and application cap. We specifically seek comment on whether the proposed general ten application cap and primary station eligibility restriction are appropriate limits to enable the efficient processing of applications and initiation of new NCE reserved band FM translator service, while still preserving secondary service spectrum, whether different eligibility restrictions or application caps would be more appropriate, or whether we should establish no limit or restrictions at all. In particular, we note that our goal is to give interested parties the opportunity to apply for NCE reserved band FM translator outlets, subject to the apparent need for eligibility restrictions and an application cap for the reasons described above./32
IV. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
8. Legal Authority. This public notice is issued pursuant to the authority set forth in 47 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 151, 152(a), 154(i) and (j), 301, 303(g) and (r), 308(b), and 309(j)./33
9. Filing Requirements--Comments and Replies. Pursuant to Sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS).
* Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/.
* Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
- Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building.
- Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
- Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
10. Ex Parte Restrictions. The proceeding this Public Notice initiates shall be treated as a "permit but disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./34 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b), 47 CFR Sec. 1.1206(b). Written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
11. Regulatory Flexibility Act. The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, as amended (RFA),/35 requires that an agency prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis for notice and comment rulemakings, unless the agency certifies that "the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities."/36 Accordingly, the Commission has prepared an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) concerning the potential rule and policy changes contained in this Public Notice. The IRFA is set forth in Appendix B. The Commission invites the general public, in particular small businesses, to comment on the IRFA. Comments must be filed by the deadlines for comments on the Public Notice indicated on the first page of this document and must have a separate and distinct heading designating them as responses to the IRFA.
12. The Commission's Office of the Secretary, SHALL SEND a copy of this Public Notice, including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy.
13. Paperwork Reduction Act. This document contains proposed information collections subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA)./37 The Commission has OMB approval to collect these applications under OMB Control Number 3060-0405.
14. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 1-888-835-5322 (tty).
15. Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act. Consistent with the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act, a summary of this document will be available on https://www.fcc.gov/proposed-rulemakings.
16. For further information, contact James Bradshaw, James.Bradshaw@fcc.gov; Lisa Scanlan, Lisa.Scanlan@fcc.gov, or Amy Van de Kerckhove, Amy.Vandekerckhove@fcc.gov, of the Media Bureau, Audio Division, (202) 418-2700.
Action by the Commission, February 18, 2026.
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Original text plus footnotes here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-10A1.pdf
FCC Seeks Comment on NCE FM Translator Applications for 2026 Window
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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FCC Seeks Comment on NCE FM Translator Applications for 2026 Window
STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN BRENDAN CARR
Re: FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Application Limit for New Noncommercial Educational Reserved Band FM Translator Station Applications in Upcoming 2026 Window, MB Docket No. 26-20, Public Notice (February 18, 2026)
Today, we take steps to launch the first-ever filing window for FM translator stations in the band reserved for noncommercial radio service. The FM translator
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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FCC Seeks Comment on NCE FM Translator Applications for 2026 Window
STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN BRENDAN CARR
Re: FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Application Limit for New Noncommercial Educational Reserved Band FM Translator Station Applications in Upcoming 2026 Window, MB Docket No. 26-20, Public Notice (February 18, 2026)
Today, we take steps to launch the first-ever filing window for FM translator stations in the band reserved for noncommercial radio service. The FM translatorservice was created over 50 years ago, but this window will mark the first opportunity for noncommercial FM, LPFM, and AM stations to obtain new FM translator stations. This will particularly benefit educational broadcasters, to allow them to extend the programming their stations provide to the public and reach remote, rural, and underserved communities.
Today, we seek comment on how to tailor this upcoming window. We explore eligibility requirements and application limits to prevent gamesmanship and preserve the airwaves for future local and community focused services. I look forward to seeing the positive results of this unique window and the continued growth of noncommercial service in the FM band.
For their great work on this item, I'd like to thank Jim Bradshaw, Joseph Cohen, Lisa Scanlan, Al Shuldiner, Joe Price, Erin Boone, and Amy Van de Kerckhove from the Media Bureau.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-10A2.pdf
FCC Expands Broadband Spectrum Opportunities in 900 MHz Band
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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FCC Expands Broadband Spectrum Opportunities in 900 MHz Band
STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN BRENDAN CARR
Re: Review of the Commission's Rules Governing the 896-901/935-940 MHz Band, Report and Order, WT Docket No. 24-99 (February 18, 2026).
Restoring America's wireless leadership is a key pillar of our Build America agenda. And when it comes to spectrum, we are executing a two-prong play to advance connectivity for all Americans.
Spectrum auctions are the first prong. Thanks
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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FCC Expands Broadband Spectrum Opportunities in 900 MHz Band
STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN BRENDAN CARR
Re: Review of the Commission's Rules Governing the 896-901/935-940 MHz Band, Report and Order, WT Docket No. 24-99 (February 18, 2026).
Restoring America's wireless leadership is a key pillar of our Build America agenda. And when it comes to spectrum, we are executing a two-prong play to advance connectivity for all Americans.
Spectrum auctions are the first prong. Thanksto President Trump, the FCC has its auction authority back plus an 800 megahertz spectrum pipeline. And we have been making significant progress on these auctions. Last November, we advanced a proposal to auction a large swath of mid-band spectrum in the Upper C band. And workstreams on additional auctions are active across the Administration. Meanwhile, just a few months from now, we are set to auction AWS 3 spectrum that reaches hundreds of markets nationwide.
As for the second prong, the FCC has been very active over the last year in facilitating secondary market transactions that allow competitors to put spectrum to higher and more productive uses. As a result, we are already seeing previously fallow spectrum loaded up with traffic. This is increasing speeds and coverage for Americans while driving down prices.
Today's decision is another win for that second prong. Our vote today enables secondary-market transactions in the 900 MHz band, so licensees can acquire a full ten megahertz to deliver broadband services. Historically this spectrum was limited to narrowband services.
Expanding broadband capabilities in 900 MHz promises new private wireless deployments across a range of sectors. And by establishing a voluntary, negotiation driven process, we give operators the flexibility they need to drive efficient transitions through private agreement. It's exactly the type of market based approach that accelerates deployment and makes spectrum work for the American people.
For their great work on this item, I would like to thank Cameron Duncan, Alice Koethe, Morgan Mendenhall, Roger Noel, Kambiz Rahnavardy, Jess Quinley, Nina Shafran, Joshua Smith, Joel Taubenblatt, and Andrew Ware.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-9A2.pdf
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Huaker Magnetic Balls & Rods Sets
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Name of Product: Huaker Magnetic Balls and Rods Sets
Hazard: The recalled magnet toy building sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain small balls and are intended for children under three years of age, posing a deadly choking hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 19, 2026
Units: About 782
Consumer Contact Huaker at Huaker-magnetic-balls@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Huaker Magnetic Balls and Rods sets. The
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Name of Product: Huaker Magnetic Balls and Rods Sets
Hazard: The recalled magnet toy building sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain small balls and are intended for children under three years of age, posing a deadly choking hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 19, 2026
Units: About 782
Consumer Contact Huaker at Huaker-magnetic-balls@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Huaker Magnetic Balls and Rods sets. Thesets include 88 pieces and come in a plastic box with a handle. "Magnetic Sticks" and "Model:20A-13" are printed on the box. There are no identifying marks on the magnetic toys.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic balls and rods sets immediately, take them away from children and contact Huaker to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to throw the magnetic toy sets away and email a photo of the disposed product to Huaker-magnetic-balls@outlook.com.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from September 2025 through November 2025 for about $23.
Retailer: Shenzhen Huakechuang Technology Co. Ltd., dba Huaker, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-272
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Huaker-Magnetic-Balls-and-Rods-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Violates-the-Small-Ball-Ban
