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Lawmakers: Nexstar-TEGNA deal will raise cable fees by $135 million
The lawmakers said further consolidation would harm Black and minority communities by shrinking local newsrooms and reducing civic representation.
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Lawmakers accuse Paramount CEO of evading probe into Skydance merger
Two Congressmen have accused Paramount CEO David Ellison of sidestepping their questions into the company's August merger with Skydance Media.
House lawmakers want FCC chairman to testify on Kimmel remarks
Lawmakers are working toward a path that would compel FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to testify on his handling of matters involving local broadcasters.
Lawmakers accuse FCC Chairman Carr of weaponizing agency
The Chairman is accused of targeting certain broadcasters and other organizations at the behest of President Trump and Elon Musk.
House lawmakers propose de-funding public broadcasting stations, initiatives
A federal legislative committee has renewed its call to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other financial investments in non-profit radio and TV.
Lawmakers: Venu Sports could harm sports fans, cable companies
Two members of Congress have sent a follow-up letter to Fox, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery seeking additional information about their sports-focused joint venture, Venu Sports.