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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned broadcasters against airing polls he called "fake," echoing President Trump's complaints about news coverage, while critics note outlets have already reported context on exposed polling hoaxes.
Cable industry groups plan to sue the Trump FCC over its repeal of the 39 percent national TV ownership cap, arguing Congress fixed the limit in the 2004 Consolidated Appropriations Act and only the FCC could have changed it through quadrennial reviews. The FCC contends it retains authority to modify or eliminate the cap outside that review process.
The FCC has approved Paramount's plan to sell a 49.5% equity stake to sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, raising concerns about foreign influence over US media.
Trump has demanded that the FCC rebuke or punish NBC journalist Kristen Welker for stating that his election endorsement results were 'mixed,' calling it a purposeful inaccuracy. The article discusses Trump's use of the FCC to target reporters and the implications under the current FCC chair, Brendan Carr.
ABC and its parent company Disney are suing the FCC, alleging retaliatory actions over political coverage that threaten broadcast licenses. The lawsuit claims the Trump administration's campaign aims to coerce media companies and infringe on free speech.
The FCC voted to end the national broadcast ownership cap, replacing it with case-by-case review, enabling further broadcast consolidation under Chairman Brendan Carr.
The FCC voted 2–1 to eliminate the national TV ownership cap of 39 percent, claiming authority to override a limit set by Congress. The decision will allow case-by-case merger review and is expected to enable larger broadcast consolidation, drawing lawsuits from advocacy groups.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr proposes eliminating the national broadcast ownership cap, arguing that streaming and social media make it obsolete, while critics warn it could harm local journalism and reduce competition.
The FCC plans to repeal the 39% national TV ownership cap, replacing it with case-by-case reviews, a move criticized as benefiting large broadcasters and potentially harming local news.
ABC is urging viewers to protest the FCC's attempt to reclassify 'The View' as a non-news program, which could force the show to comply with equal-time requirements for political candidates.