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Christopher Ruddy, the founder and CEO of Newsmax, testifies before the Senate Commerce Committee on February 10, 2026. (Still frame via web video)

Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy threatens lawsuit over FCC TV ownership cap

Federal lawmakers are the only ones who can eliminate an FCC-imposed ownership cap on local broadcasters, Ruddy asserts.

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Elizabeth Tumulty. (Courtesy photo)

Weigel hires Elizabeth Tumulty to serve as SVP, Affiliate Relations

Weigel Broadcasting has hired a former CBS media executive to serve as its new point person for affiliate relations between its multicast networks and local TV stations.

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Christopher Ruddy, the founder and CEO of Newsmax, testifies before the Senate Commerce Committee on February 10, 2025. (Still frame via web video)

FCC broadcast TV ownership cap gets hearing on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers showed mixed views, balancing concerns over consolidation against fears that failing to modernize rules will further weaken local TV news.

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Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny performs at Super Bowl LX in February 2026. (Still frame courtesy National Football League / Apple Music)

Congressman issues baseless threat against NBC over Bad Bunny halftime show

The lawmaker, Rep. Randy Fine of Florida, is urging the FCC to issue fines against NBC, the NFL and Bad Bunny over the halftime performance.

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Versant inks Free TV Networks distribution deal with Paramount, Sling

Two Versant-owned multicast networks are now on CBS-owned stations across the country, and a streaming channel is now offered by Sling Freestream.

Lionsgate widens financial loss during fiscal Q3

Lionsgate posted higher film and television studio revenue but a wider loss for its fiscal third quarter (Q3).

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YouTube ad revenue grows to $11.4 billion during Q4

YouTube's effort in convincing viewers and Madison Avenue that its product is as premium as traditional TV appears to be working.

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Fox says sports, live news drove sign-ups to Fox One during Q2

Sports programming remains one of the core reasons why people are signing up for a Fox One subscription, but news consumers are stickier.

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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos testifies by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. (Still frame via web video)

Lawmakers question execs from Netflix, WBD on proposed acquisition

Netflix and WBD executives defended their merger to lawmakers, arguing it will boost competition against YouTube and Amazon.

The West Coast headquarters of Comcast and NBC Universal at 10 Universal City Plaza in Universal City, California. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Fubo CEO says Comcast severed talks on NBC deal in January

NBC Universal stopped negotiating with Fubo in early January, Fubo CEO David Gandler said on Tuesday.

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Fubo reports lower subscribers, burns through cash during fiscal Q1

Fubo's combination with the Walt Disney Company's Hulu with Live TV is off to a somewhat rocky start.

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Disney: YouTube TV dispute hurts sports revenue during fiscal Q1

Disney's two-week spat with YouTube TV hurt its sports revenue during its fiscal Q1, executives affirmed on Monday.

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