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Fox News pushes Supreme Court to hear Catherine Herridge source dispute case
Herridge is challenging a court order that requires her to identify sources in a defamation lawsuit brought by another person.
Supreme Court blocks order forcing FCC ruling on political ad rates
The Supreme Court said federal law requires the FCC to resolve administrative challenges but does not establish a specific deadline for doing so.
FCC urges Supreme Court to reverse lower court’s ruling on political ad rates
The dispute concerns a March 30 Public Notice extending the lowest unit charge benefit to qualifying political party advertisements and certain joint fundraising committees.
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Appeals court rejects FCC bid to delay decision on political advertising rates
The Fourth Circuit issued two separate 2-1 orders denying requests from the FCC and Republican congressional committees.
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Supreme Court rejects Nexstar bid to end DIRECTV retrans lawsuit
The decision leaves intact a 2025 appeals court ruling that revived DIRECTV’s case; the original case involves stations owned by White Knight and Mission.
Supreme Court restores lower political ad rates for party committees
The Court said the Fourth Circuit likely lacked jurisdiction because the challengers sought judicial review before the full FCC acted on their appeal.
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DIRECTV urges Supreme Court to reject Nexstar retransmission appeal
DIRECTV urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Nexstar Media Group’s petition seeking review of a Second Circuit ruling in a retransmission consent antitrust case.
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Supreme Court denies reporter Catherine Herridge’s bid to avoid fines over confidential sources
The decision means the former Fox News reporter is on the hook for $800 in fines until she complies with a lower court's order to disclose her sources.
NPR says “misunderstanding” led to erroneous report on Samuel Alito’s retirement
A spokesperson for NPR said the report was based on a "misunderstanding," and the author will appear on radio later in the day to explain the issue.a
Trump SCOTUS appointee expresses concern over weaponization of FCC
Justice Neil Gorsuch said an order issued by the court on Monday could allow Trump and future presidents to pull more strings at the FCC and other agencies.
Supreme Court says Trump can fire FCC commissioners, other appointed officials
The Court ruled Congress cannot restrict the president's authority to remove executive officers.
Trump wants Supreme Court to revive “Big Lie” lawsuit against CNN
Several lower courts have blocked Trump's efforts to sue CNN thus far, saying the complaint did not meet the necessary legal standards to allege defamation against the news organization.