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Critics Sue to Force an FCC Ruling on ‘News Distortion’ Policy
By George Winslow published
Ex-FCC officials, RTDNA ask court to compel the agency to respond to an earlier petition asking to repeal policies that ‘chill free speech’

Paramount Will be 49.5% Foreign Owned After WBD Merger
By George Winslow published
It has asked the FCC to allow it to exceed the 25% cap on foreign ownership

Sinclair’s Chief Compliance Officer Jeff Lewis to Retire
By George Winslow published
Lewis has overseen the company's compliance programs and regulatory strategy since 2021

NFL To FCC: Ending Antitrust Exemption Would Mean “Higher Costs and Confusion”
By George Winslow published
League called its current media distribution policy “good for our fans” and “for local broadcasters”

FCC’S Media Bureau Seeks Comments on Children’s Programming Ratings
By George Winslow published
It is exploring ways to give parents better information on what programming is appropriate for their kids; the Public Notice says `gender’ and `transgender’ content will be part of the probe

Why Broadcast Is Well-Positioned to Safeguard Freedom of Speech
By Nick Langan published
Local stations remain a critical buffer against shifting regulatory norms, panelists say

ATSC Celebrates 3.0’s Global Expansion
By Tom Butts published
Representatives from Brazil, India, S. Korea and the Caribbean discuss the standard’s implementation

FCC Commissioner Trusty Explores `That Elusive Angel of the Public Interest’
By George Winslow published
Defining `public interest’ has been a particularly divisive issue at the FCC given its use by President Trump to threaten broadcast licenses
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