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Sinclair CEO: Current FCC not doing its job
A Republican-led FCC would be better for broadcast deregulation, Sinclair's Chris Ripley said in an interview.
Newsom blocks measure requiring online public notices from newspapers
In his veto message, California's governor said he was concerned that the proposal would create financial burdens on smaller newspapers.
California governor vetoes bill expanding media access to prisons
The governor said removing a prison's discretion in awarding news interviews with inmates had the potential to turn criminals into social media stars.
Alex Jones vows to continue show after judge orders “Infowars” liquidated
His personal bankruptcy, which involves Free Speech Systems, is tied to a $1.5 billion judgement awarded in a defamation case two years ago.
Newsmax reaches confidential settlement with Smartmatic, avoiding trial
The settlement includes "monetary remuneration," according to a source. Specific terms were not disclosed.
DirecTV, U-Verse launch dedicated channels for Hurricane Helene coverage
The channels aggregate coverage from local broadcast stations in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.
California closes home address loophole in public records act
A new law closes a loophole that allowed members of the public to learn the home addresses of judges, sheriffs and other public officials through indirect means.
Defamation case against Nexstar to move forward, judge says
The federal judge overseeing the case against the broadcaster said the former news managers have "cleared the plausibility hurdle."
Broadcast, cable groups want FCC to ditch AI disclosure requirements
The groups say the requirement might confuse voters to the benefit of major technology platforms; a watchdog group says those concerns are overblown.
Ex-Fox president reaffirms call for FCC to revoke WTXF license
Preston Padden says the Dominion defamation case settlement proves Fox Corporation is not of sound character to hold a broadcast license in Philadelphia.
FCC commissioner urges agency to close WTXF license probe
The commissioner said the FCC needs to wind down its politically-motivated investigation over a routine application to renew the license of Fox-owned WTXF.
Fired Nexstar news director says Pride Month memo was “spot on”
Stanton Tang is fighting a request to have his defamation lawsuit tossed out of court, saying an edict to circulate a memo about his station's Pride Month coverage last year was within the scope of his job.