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Federal Communications Commission

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.

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Ex-FCC officials urge Carr to end CBS News distortion probe

March 28, 2025March 27, 2025

The investigation against a CBS-owned station for airing a “60 Minutes” segment was closed by FCC Chairman Carr’s predecessor, only to be re-opened weeks later.

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Apollo Global explores selling Cox Media Group

March 21, 2025

Apollo Global Management has hired a New York investment firm to help it explore a potential sale of its radio and television stations.

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FCC Chairman Carr threatens to block deals over DEI initiatives

March 24, 2025March 21, 2025

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday indicated the agency may block mergers and other transactions if companies continue to practice DEI initiatives.

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FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks to resign

March 18, 2025

His departure will create another vacancy that Trump will need to fill.

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FCC begins first phase of deregulation efforts

March 13, 2025March 12, 2025

The agency formally opened up a process to receive public comment on which of its regulations need updating and which rules should be deleted entirely.

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Gray Media to acquire Fox station in Rochester

March 11, 2025

The station, KXLT, has been operated under a shared services agreement for some time; Gray Media justified the waiver by calling the Fox affiliate a “failing station.”

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FCC Chair questions lack of Great American Media channels on YouTube TV

March 22, 2025March 8, 2025

In a letter to the CEOs of YouTube and Google, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he received “complaints” that YouTube TV was not carrying faith-based programming.

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Sinclair CEO: Mergers can be done, even without regulatory changes

March 3, 2025February 26, 2025

The broadcaster also sees a path toward substantial revenue opportunities via NextGen TV if a plan to fully sunset the ATSC 1.0 standard takes effect.

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FCC readies plan to scrutinize broadcasters, telecoms over DEI initiatives

March 3, 2025February 12, 2025

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.

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FCC chair explores new rules to curb loud TV commercials

March 3, 2025February 6, 2025

The head of the Federal Communications Commission is tired of loud commercials on broadcast and streaming TV, and is considering new rules to curb the practice.

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FCC Chairman Carr probes sponsorships at NPR, PBS stations

March 3, 2025January 30, 2025

The Chairman of the FCC is looking into sponsorship spots aired on PBS and NPR member stations.

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FCC Chairman Carr pulls plug on diversity initiatives

March 3, 2025January 24, 2025

The new head of the FCC, Brendan Carr, has rescinded the agency’s diversity, equity and inclusiveness policies.

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