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FCC vote on ownership cap coincides with broadcast-related financial earnings releases
Several companies with deals pending before or approved by the FCC will release their Q2 earnings on Thursday, the same day as a vote on the broadcast ownership cap.
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Facebook parent Meta signs AI licensing agreement with Newsmax
Newsmax is one of several right-of-center news outlets to ink a partnership with Meta Platforms in recent months; others include Fox News Media, the Daily Caller and the Washington Examiner.
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Newsmax plots expansion to Germany, Italy, Greece as part of international push
Newsmax says its international expansion effort, which includes broadcasting via partnerships and licensing deals, will generate $25 million in revenue by the end of the year.
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Newsmax posts 11 percent revenue growth, digital declines weigh on profitability
Newsmax saw its overall revenue increase by the end of 2025 as broadcast gains offset digital declines during the year, the company reported on Thursday.
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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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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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Senator Cruz plans hearing on FCC broadcast ownership rules
The Senate Commerce Committee will hear testimony on broadcast TV ownership rules from key stakeholders in the industry.
New York mayor urged to ban Newsmax from taxi TVs
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Signal urged city officials to pressure Curb to stop distributing Newsmax clips in NYC taxis.
Newsmax urges FCC to deny Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The company warned the deal would increase retransmission fees and further concentrate power among local TV station owners.
Fox News moves to dismiss second Newsmax antitrust lawsuit
Attorneys for Fox News are hoping a judge will throw out Newsmax's second attempt to sue the cable network on antitrust grounds.
Broadcast TV stocks dip after Trump opines about ownership rules
President Trump appeared to side against reforming broadcast ownership rules in a post on Truth Social on Sunday.
Newsmax cuts net loss on strong revenue growth during Q3
Newsmax cut its financial loss by half on stronger advertising and subscription revenue during the third quarter of the year.
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