regulatory and standards

Sinclair’s vice-chair said: `This incident highlights the critical need for the FCC to take immediate regulatory action to address control held over local broadcasters by the big national networks.’

She called ABC’s decision a “cowardly corporate capitulation” to threats from the FCC to suspend broadcast licenses that have no legal basis in “facts or the law”

The network made the move after FCC Chair Carr attacked the late night show for "sick" comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk and threatened licenses of stations who aired it

The agency’s Enforcement Bureau also clarified some aspects of its Equal Employment Opportunity data audit

Participants must submit Form One into the EAS Test Reporting System no later than October 3, 2025

Commissioners will also consider items designed to speed up buildup of broadband infrastructure, wireless regulations and deletion of some wireline rules

The regular review of broadcast ownership rules will be on the agency’s September agenda, said Chair Brendan Carr

The move is part of a phased process running into 2026 that will also lift the current freeze on major changes for Class A television, low power television and TV translator stations and permits

It corrects an issue that may display all alerts in the "severe" color

As part of the effort, it is emphasizing the importance of preserving free access to football on broadcast stations