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Feds can’t search devices seized from Washington Post journalist, judge says
The case has renewed debate over federal protections for journalists and limits on law enforcement searches.
FCC says talk show interviews not exempt from equal time rule
Chairman Brendan Carr said shows like The View and Jimmy Kimmel Live may be partisan and not automatically exempt.
California appeals court upholds TV anchor’s gender discrimination award
The court found her employer unlawfully paid her less than a male co-anchor for equal work and retaliated against her.
Viewpoint: What the FCC’s C-Band auction means for broadcasters
Media companies are increasingly shifting from satellite to managed, SLA-backed IP distribution for live video delivery.
By:
Malik Khan, LTN
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California approves Verizon-Frontier merger, requires DEI commitments
Verizon must deploy fiber to 75,000 locations, build new wireless sites and offer $20 broadband to low-income households.
Congress to continue funding Voice of America, despite Trump’s wishes
The proposal faces legislative hurdles and a potential presidential veto as legal challenges against USAGM continue.
Proposed laws would strengthen media protections in California
The proposals target political retaliation, courtroom exclusions and rising violence against news organizations.
Nexstar DEI philosophy could complicate TEGNA deal at FCC
A high-level Nexstar executive confirms DEI elements remain part of its "corporate philosophy," creating a possible catch-22 at the FCC as it weighs the Nexstar-TEGNA deal.
EXCLUSIVE
Corporation for Public Broadcasting disbands after Congress pulls funding
The decision has already triggered layoffs and budget crises across public radio and television stations.
No settlement reached in news director’s lawsuit against Nexstar
Stanton Tang alleged wrongful termination and defamation tied to a memo criticizing Pride Month coverage at his former station.
EXCLUSIVE
Disney to pay $10 million to settle children’s privacy probe
Disney will pay $10 million to settle claims related to the distribution of its content on YouTube.
T-Mobile accuses AT&T of bullying NAD into retracting claim on Luke Wilson ad
The NAD had faulted AT&T for allegedly using prior advertising decisions in marketing but later retracted the complaint.
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