Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the public utility regulatory arm of the United States federal government. Among other sectors, the FCC regulates broadcast television, broadcast radio, telecommunications companies and other utilities. The FCC is based in Washington, D.C.
FCC formalizes elimination of broadcast ownership cap
The elimination of the ownership cap is still subject to a possible legal challenge that could be filed by opponents in the near future.
What is retransmission consent? How TV station blackouts happen
Lost your local channels in a carriage dispute? Learn what retransmission consent is, why stations and providers fight over fees, and what you can do.
Howard Stern backs Jimmy Kimmel in ongoing fight between ABC, FCC
The radio personality defended Kimmel amid an ongoing battle between the ABC and FCC, which has raised questions about Kimmel's future job prospects with the network.
FCC issues rare reversal of Media Bureau decision in must-carry case
The full FCC board sided with Dish Network over an issue involving cross-market carriage of an Alabama TV station.
FCC renews call for court to dismiss ABC lawsuit over license renewals
The agency, through the DOJ, said Disney attempted to "litigate by ambush" when it recently filed court briefs that contained new evidence.
FCC approves Stirk TV license transfers to Sinclair
The deal, valued at over $3 million, includes TV stations in South Carolina, Alabama and Nevada.
Paramount settlement lacks structural remedies, ex-FCC nominee Sohn says
Her comments came a day after California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement resolving the state-led antitrust challenge to the merger.
FCC, FEMA schedule national Emergency Alert test for November
The test will take place on November 17 around 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time.
FCC’s Media Bureau approves foreign bankrolling of Paramount-WBD merger
Paramount sought the approval in connection with new financing tied to the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery.
Sinclair, Nexstar launch joint NextGen TV consumer campaign
The GoNextGen TV campaign launches on Thursday across more than a dozen local TV markets where both broadcasters have operations.
FCC opens comment period in dispute over lowest unit political ad rates
The public comment period comes as the agency continue to stare down a legal challenge filed by political candidates over its lowest-rate rule imposed in March.
Senate delays FCC-nominee Danielle Severs’ Thursday hearing
The FCC Commissioner-nominee gave birth this week and is on maternity leave, necessitating the delay of her confirmation hearing.
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