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Kinetiq: Republicans outspent Democrats in 2026 midterm advertising
Republicans spent $2.95 billion on general-election advertising tracked by Kinetiq, compared with $2.59 billion for Democrats.
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FCC Chairman Carr gets warning letter from Senate lawmaker
The lawmaker, Richard Blumenthal, warned that failure to voluntarily produce certain records requested for two years could result in legal action.
Cruz reschedules hearing date for Severs nomination to FCC
Severs, a senior advisor to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, was nominated in August to fill the seat vacated by former Republican Commissioner Nathan Simington.
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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FCC Commissioner-nominee Danielle Severs gets Thursday hearing date
If confirmed, Severs will serve a five-year term under FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, but the term will be backdated to July 2024.
Senators express concerns over Fox Corporation’s bid for Roku
In a letter, the lawmakers argue the deal could reduce competition in free, ad-supported streaming and give Fox the ability to steer Roku users toward its own programming.
FCC Chairman Carr defends trolling broadcasters in Senate hearing
Democratic senators accused Carr of coercing networks over programming and transactions, raising First Amendment and independence concerns.
FCC Chairman Carr to testify on Jimmy Kimmel suspension
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr will testify before a Senate committee on his criticism of ABC and its late night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
Senate votes to strip $1.1 billion in funding from PBS, NPR stations
The U.S. Senate on Thursday narrowly approved a measure that eliminates more than $1 billion in federal funding from public radio and television stations across the country.
Senate likely to confirm Olivia Trusty to FCC next week
The U.S. Senate is likely to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee to fill a vacancy at the FCC next week.
Bill aimed at protection of journalists stalls in U.S. Senate
The PRESS Act would protect a journalist from being forced to disclose their anonymous sources under threat of arrest or prosecution.
Minnesota lawmaker urges Comcast, Diamond Sports to hammer out a deal
A U.S. Senator says Comcast and Diamond Sports must return to the negotiating table, because her voters can't watch baseball on cable TV.