Common Cause

NCTA, FCC commissioner Carr and others oppose the idea, which is applauded by Common Cause, Democratic lawmakers and others

Presiding judge suspended hearing because process would go beyond the May 22 deadline for the deal to be approved

Advocates, opponents weigh in on Sohn's surprise withdrawal from consideration

Group said the “smear campaign” against Sohn’s nomination to the FCC has “now turned to a more bigoted and hateful nature”

Verizon is the last major carrier to offer the conservative One America News Network to subscribers

The group said the $8.6 billion merger deal “represents yet another opportunity by private equity and hedge funds to take over America’s newsrooms”

Brief argues FCC was “arbitrary and capricious” in its deregulation effort of media ownership rules

Organization says fine, the largest against a broadcaster in FCC history, equates to a slap on the wrist.

Says merger would give Nexstar “unprecedented amount of control” over local media.

Vote was split among party lines, but some challenges may remain.