What Does it Really Mean When a Politician Says a Station’s License Should be Pulled?
Do some politicians think the FCC has power it doesn't have?
FCC: Florida Health Officials Demand to Remove Pro-Abortion Ad ‘Undermines Principles of Free Speech’
FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel issued a statement saying, in part, “Threats against broadcast stations for airing content that conflicts with the government’s views are dangerous and undermine the fundamental principle [...]
Stations Tell Viewers FCC Requires Airing of ‘Graphic’ Paid Political Ad
The ad is from anti-abortion-rights activist Randall Terry who is running for president.
FCC Approves Gray’s $2.8 Billion Purchase of Meredith Stations
The move frees the sale of 16 Meredith stations in 12 markets to Gray.
Gray TV Fined for ‘Willfully and Repeatedly’ Violating FCC Ownership Rules
The FCC has proposed a $518,283 fine.
RTDNA Backs Baltimore Station’s Coverage of City State’s Attorney’s Office
RTDNA executive director and COO Dan Shelley says any investigation "would set a dangerous precedent."
Sinclair Is Forced to Pay $48 Million Fine to the FCC, Largest Civil Penalty in Agency’s History
Related to its attempted $3.9 billion deal Tribune Media Company, which Tribune terminated in August 2018 after 15 months of back-and-forth.
President Trump’s FCC Has ‘Serious Concerns’ About the Proposed Sinclair-Tribune Deal
The deal isn't dead, but it's not looking good for Sinclair right now.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Seeks ‘New Spirit of Cooperation’ With Broadcasters
"The last thing the broadcasting industry needs is outdated regulations standing in the way."
1,000 TV Stations Will Need to Find New Channels ‘In Very Tight Time Frames’
An "unprecedented task."
More Local Media Consolidation is a Real Possibility
In his first testimony on Capitol Hill, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says he will look at media ownership rules.
New Hampshire Station to Go Dark After Spectrum Auction
WBIN, in the Boston market, lays off staff and will cease operations.