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July 15, 2026
FCC Votes to Repeal National Broadcast Ownership Cap
- The FCC will vote on August 6 to repeal the 39% ownership cap on TV stations.
- Chairman Brendan Carr argues the change is necessary for competition against tech giants.
- Critics warn the move could lead to media consolidation and favor Trump's allies.
2 Sources
- Trump’s FCC moves to let TV station owners get much biggerJul 15, 2026 at 6:03 PM · CNN
- Local TV news needs more leverage over networks to survive: CarrJul 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM · The Hill