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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.
FCC chair rejects call from Trump to strip ABC of broadcast license
The head of the FCC says the agency will not act on a comment made by Trump to revoke ABC's broadcast license over his performance at this week's debate.
DirecTV files FCC complaint against Disney as dispute drags on
DirecTV has escalated its fight against Disney to the FCC, accusing the broadcaster of violating the agency's good faith negotiation rules during its programming dispute.
Nexstar taps Supreme Court decision in seeking dismissal of FCC fine
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Chevron deference means the Media Bureau erred in fining Nexstar over a carriage dispute, the broadcaster claims.