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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/03/trump-fccs-equal-time-crackdown-doesnt-apply-equally-or-at-all-to-talk-radio/
Trump FCC's equal-time crackdown doesn't apply equally—or at all—to talk radio - Ars Technica
Mar 2, 2026 - FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's unequal enforcement of the equal-time rule.
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https://www.techdirt.com/2025/08/05/trump-fcc-abandons-efforts-to-make-u-s-broadband-fast-and-affordable/
Trump FCC Abandons Efforts To Make U.S. Broadband Fast And Affordable | Techdirt
Section 706 of the Telecom Act requires the FCC to determine whether broadband is being deployed
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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/03/fcc-lets-nexstar-buy-tegna-creating-trump-approved-broadcaster-reaching-80-of-us/
Trump FCC lets Nexstar buy Tegna and blow way past 39% TV ownership cap - Ars Technica
Mar 30, 2026 - Brendan Carr lets Trump-favorite Nexstar exceed national station ownership limit.
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https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/nfl/nfl-defends-streaming-strategy-trump-regulators-fcc/6493212/
NFL defends streaming strategy in meeting with Trump admin, FCC says – NBC New York
Apr 22, 2026 - NFL executives defended their media rights and streaming strategy in a meeting last week with Trump administration regulators. the FCC said Wednesday.
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/trump-nexstar-tegna-merger-support-fcc-chair-get-it-done-1236498115/
Trump Shows Support for Nexstar-Tegna Merger, FCC Chair: 'Get It Done'
Feb 8, 2026 - President Donald Trump is showing support for a possible Nexstar-Tegna merger.
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https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/trumps-fcc-orders-early-review-abc-station-licenses-after-president-demanded-kimmel-firing-1235555078/
FCC Orders Review of ABC Licenses After Trump Demanded Kimmel Firing
Apr 28, 2026 - Following calls from Donald and Melania Trump for Jimmy Kimmel's firing, the FCC announced scrutiny of ABC's licenses
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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/nfl/nfl-defends-streaming-strategy-trump-regulators-fcc/3799418/
NFL defends streaming strategy in meeting with Trump admin, FCC says – NBC 6 South Florida
Apr 22, 2026 - NFL executives defended their media rights and streaming strategy in a meeting last week with Trump administration regulators. the FCC said Wednesday.
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