Multi-source·Jul 17, 2026·2 sources analyzed
FCC will vote August 6 on ending the national TV ownership cap
The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on replacing the 39% national broadcast ownership cap with case-by-case merger reviews, a decision that could reshape local TV consolidation and public-airwaves oversight.
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