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The FCC is repealing the 39% TV ownership cap, which may increase the influence of Trump-friendly news organizations.

Legal IssuesCulturePoliticsNews OrganizationsJul 15, 2026score 1.962 posts · 31 replies across 2 instances
The FCC is planning to repeal a 39% TV ownership cap, which could benefit Trump-aligned news organizations. This decision has sparked discussions about media influence and political bias.

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The FCC is repealing the 39% TV ownership cap, which may increase the influence of Trump-friendly news organizations.
Parent: Media RegulationEntity: FCCImpact: negativeDate: Jul 15, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026Target: The FCC's decision to repeal the 39% TV ownership cap

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FCC to repeal 39% TV ownership cap in boost for Trump-friendly news orgs FCC chairman claims power to repeal TV ownership limit set by Congress. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/fcc-to-repeal-39-tv-ownership-cap-in-boost-for-trump-friendly-news-orgs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
24 boosts · 15 favs · 5 replies · Jul 15, 2026
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#FCC to repeal 39% #TV ownership cap in boost for Trump-friendly #news orgs #Trump #maga https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/fcc-to-repeal-39-tv-ownership-cap-in-boost-for-trump-friendly-news-orgs/
7 boosts · 1 favs · 1 replies · Jul 16, 2026
#maga#trump#news#tv#fcc