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Eight States Sue to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger
The merger would increase costs for consumers and “consolidate newsrooms of previously separate Big 4 stations, degrading the content and quality of local news broadcasts” the lawsuit alleged
FCC Removes More Drones from Covered List of Banned Products
Following a Department of War determination that they pose no security, the agency removed four uncrewed aircraft systems from its Covered List
Ex-FCC Republicans Urge Congress to Step In Over ‘Unfit’ Carr
Lawmakers urged to weigh ‘serious remedies’ against chair’s threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war coverage
Gomez to Broadcasters: `Stop Falling For FCC’s Intimidation Tactics’
Threats to remove broadcast licences over critical news coverage are “grounded in neither reality nor law and would not survive judicial review” the Commissioner said.
FCC Announces TV Translator Call Sign Changes
The Media Bureau has modified call signs of some television translator stations so they comply with recently adopted rule changes
[Updated] Carr Threatens Broadcast Licenses Over Iran War Coverage
FCC “Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions...have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up,” the FCC Chair posted on X
Gray Media, Dish Trade Barbs Over Dropped Stations in Retrans Dispute
The dispute over retransmission fees impacts 226 local stations in 113 markets across the U.S.
FCC to Commemorate 30th Anniversary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
Two events will mark the anniversary of a landmark bill that helped helped spur the development of the internet and transform the telecommunications industry
