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Policy-related stories involving the broadcasting, streaming, advertising, measurement and journalism industries. Includes public service journalism on press freedom issues, government agencies and international affairs.
MSNBC to settle $30 million defamation lawsuit brought by Georgia doctor
The lawsuit centered on an unfounded NBC News report that claimed women at immigration detention facilities received medically-unnecessary hysterectomies in 2020.
Associated Press sues White House officials over ban
The news organization says it is being barred from events involving President Donald Trump because it refuses to refer to the Atlantic Gulf as the "Gulf of Mexico."
Nexstar stock slides after court orders $26 million payment to DirecTV
Nexstar's stock price took a hit on Friday, one day after the company was ordered by a New York court to pay DirecTV more than $26 million after it overcharged for carriage of a TV station.
Lawmaker wants DOJ to probe Fubo pay TV deal with Disney
The letter, sent by Senator Elizabeth Warren, may or may not be effective — depending on whether the DOJ wants to focus its efforts on Fubo or Disney.
Nexstar ordered to pay DirecTV $26.6 million over contract dispute
The award comes about six months after the court found Nexstar improperly collected TV distribution fees on behalf of a Maryland TV station that lost its NBC affiliation.
NAB CEO says FCC should eliminate broadcast ownership caps
In a keynote address this week, Curtis LeGeyt suggested the broadcast industry can better serve communities if they are allowed to grow larger.
NTSB claims no records of shifting media policy
The NTSB said it could not locate records that explained a decision to force the news media to receive updates on two recent plane crashes exclusively through X.
FCC readies plan to scrutinize broadcasters, telecoms over DEI initiatives
The FCC intends to use materials obtained from its investigation of Comcast over DEI initiatives to help the agency probe other telecoms and broadcasters on the same issue in the future.
Associated Press banned from White House event over “Gulf of America” recognition
The organization continues to use the name "Gulf of Mexico," despite President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the body of water.
FCC Chairman orders agency to investigate Comcast’s DEI initiatives
The chairman, Brendan Carr, suggested Comcast's diversity, equity and inclusiveness programs may violate federal employment law.
Pentagon adds CNN, the Washington Post to media office eviction list
The Pentagon has expanded its media office eviction list from four news outlets to eight after some news organizations protested its initial decision.
Pension firms sue Paramount over Skydance Media deal
A group of New York pension funds is suing Paramount Global over its blockbuster merger with Skydance Media.