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Nexstar Media Group to Acquire Tegna for $6.2 Billion
The deal will create a behemoth in the local broadcasting industry that will have 265 full-power television stations in 44 states and a presence 41 of the top 50 DMAs
Schiff Questions FCC About Paramount Merger, Colbert Cancellation
The merger approval, “if influenced by President Trump, would set a dangerous precedent of political interference in and corruption of the FCC’s merger approval process,” Schiff wrote in a letter to Carr
DirecTV Says Costs for ATSC 3.0 Transition Would be ‘Onerous’
American Television Alliance tells FCC that these costs would produce ‘no benefits whatsoever’ for pay TV operator’s subscribers
FCC’s Enforcement Bureau Launches 2025 EEO Audits
About 5% of all TV and radio stations are selected for Equal Employment Opportunity audits each year; this year’s letters ask for new information relating to DEI
FCC Embarks on Major Reexamination of Emergency Alert Systems
Agency is seeking public comments on ways to build a more effective and efficient alerting system
FCC Commissioner Trusty Names New Senior Legal Advisor
She also announced two other staff additions and one departure
FCC Chair Carr Names Andy Hendrickson as Chief of Office of Engineering & Technology
Agency veteran will serve as its principal technical adviser
FCC Chair Carr Appointed to LA28 Olympics Task Force
FCC is already working on spectrum management and other issues related to the upcoming games, the agency reported
