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Pearl TV Tells FCC That CTA Members Are Trying to ‘Stifle Broadcast Innovation’

By George Winslow published

Broadcasters complained that TV set manufacturers are ‘incentivized’ to oppose ATSC 3.0 tuners because their FAST channels compete with broadcasters for ads and audiences

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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 13: Signage for the CBS Broadcast Center is displayed outside the building on August 13, 2019 in New York City. Following years of on-and-off talks and negotiations, CBS and Viacom have agreed to merge. The new company will be called ViacomCBS, and Viacom CEO Bob Bakish will be the CEO of the new combined company. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

CBS Affiliates Urge FCC to Impose Merger Conditions That Strengthen Stations

By George Winslow published

Cox, Sinclair and Gray executives ask agency to consider affiliate fees, vMVPD retrans negotiations in approving the Paramount-Skydance tie-up

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Downed wires in Missouri from attacks on Charter's Spectrum networks in the state

Charter Decries Attacks on Its Critical Infrastructure as ‘Domestic Terrorism’

By George Winslow published

Cable operator says its Spectrum operations in Missouri have seen a 200% year-over-year uptick in felony attacks

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FCC Commissioners Anna Gomez (left) and Olivia Trusty (right) with FCC Chair Brendan Carr (center) during the May Open Meeting.

TV Tech’s Top Regulatory Stories of 2025

By George Winslow published

Our most popular regulatory stories of the first half of 2025 highlight growing interest in contentious government policies

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Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.)

Sens. Markey, Luján Again Call for FCC Vote on Paramount-Skydance Merger

By George Winslow published

In the wake of the ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit settlement, Democratic senators write Commissioner Olivia Trusty urging her to support a full vote on the merger

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Comments on FCC Ownership Rules Due in August

By George Winslow published

Initial filings are due Aug. 4 and reply comments on Aug. 22

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 3: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) speaks to reporters following a weekly Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol Building on June 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk has taken to social media to condemn U.S. President Donald Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives and is now under consideration in the Senate, calling it a "disgusting abomination." (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Cantwell Report Highlights Role of Public Stations in Weather Emergencies

By George Winslow published

Report provides maps showing areas where public media funding cutbacks could harm emergency alert efforts during hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires

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Sinclair, ATSC Raise Concerns About 5G Broadcasting in FCC Filings

By George Winslow published

Station group asks regulator to deny a request by LPTV broadcasters to convert to 5G broadcasting

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Lawmakers Urge FCC to Make Language Accessibility a Hurricane Planning Priority

By George Winslow published

‘As we grieve for the lives lost in Texas … the FCC must prioritize this lifesaving tool,’ Commissioner Anna Gomez said

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, holds a gavel after signing the "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Act into law during an Independence Day military family picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. After weeks of negotiations with Republican holdouts Congress passed the "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Act into law, President Trump's signature tax and spending bill. The bill makes permanent President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts, increase spending on defense and immigration enforcement and temporarily cut taxes on tips, while cutting funding for Medicaid, food assistance and other social safety net programs. (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images)

Carr Applauds Restoration of FCC Auction Authority

By George Winslow published

The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ restores regulator’s power to sell spectrum that lapsed in 2023

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