The department is probing whether the media boycott of White House press coverage violated the Sherman Act. The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating…
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Federal Jury Finds Two Indian Nationals Guilty in Cargo Theft Scheme
The accused face sentences of 20 years and 5 years in federal prison after scheming to steal at least $2 million worth of cargo. The U.S. Department of…
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FCC Replaces National Broadcast Ownership Cap
The chairman said the broadcast industry is founded on the concept that local TV stations provide programming in response to the needs of the community. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) repealed a…
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FCC Conditionally Approves Nexstar Purchase of TV Stations
The decision allows ownership transfer while requiring divestitures and commitments on local broadcasting. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Media Bureau approved the transfer of certain broadcast television stations…
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FCC Seeks Public Feedback on Live Sports Broadcasting
The transition from live sports broadcasting on traditional televisions to streaming platforms is brought into question. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment regarding the transition…
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FCC Narrows TV Broadcasting Exemptions to Equal Time Rule
Agency guidance stated there will not be automatic exemptions for late-night and daytime talk show appearances. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued guidance indicating that interviews with…
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HHS and FDA to Require Full Safety Disclosures in Drug Ads
Secretary Kennedy denounces pharmaceutical ads but does not advocate for ban. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began the process last week of rescinding a 1997 policy that…
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FCC Launches Annual Employment Audits for Hundreds of Broadcasters
New legal language has been added to update the Equal Employment Opportunity clauses. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau issued its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) audits of…
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FCC Announces Timeline for Identifying Foreign Government-Sponsored Broadcasts
Broadcasters must disclose foreign ties in paid content under new transparency rules by December 8. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finalized a compliance timeline earlier this month for…
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President Trump Issues Several Pardons and Commutes Prison Sentences
He pardons a former VA sheriff and two reality stars, saying they were targeted by a “weaponized” Justice Department. This week, President Donald Trump issued a suite of…
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