Sunday, May 17, 2026

FCC

NAB, Senate Leaders React To FCC Non-Action

The NAB vehemently criticized the NAB’s refusal to change its cross-ownership rules

Media Brokers Express Disgust Over FCC Inaction

The FCC’s failure to change its 41-year-old media cross-ownership rules doesn’t sit well with the media brokers who spoke with RBR+TVBR
Gavel

Tuesday Auction Will Shift Spectrum

The shift of broadcast TV spectrum into wireless broadband networks is set to grow following an FCC auction with 62 bidders set for Tuesday.

FCC Fines MSO Over Alleged EEO Violations

Fidelity Communications faces a $11,000 fine for hiring more than a dozen people in Lawton, Okla
DOJ / Department of Justice

DOJ Decision Supported by 6 House Members

6 House members are on board with the DOJ's recent ASCAP, BMI decision to leave the consent
FCC

Taking Control Too Soon Trips Up Two Owners

An Oregon FM translator control issue is settled.

Silence Is No Good, FCC Warns Owner

Repeatedly taking your station off the air does no one any good, FCC warns owner.

NRB Returns to DC

The National Religious Broadcasters has moved its headquarters back to Washington, DC.
DOJ / Department of Justice

Drama Ensues Over DOJ Music Licensing Decision

The DOJ said it won't change the consent decrees under which ASCAP & BMI operate for music licensing.
FCC

Beasley Asks FCC to OK Trust for 3 GM Stations

Beasley Broadcast Group seeks FCC approval to place 3 Greater Media stations in a trust so they can be sold.
SBG / Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sinclair: Lawmakers Agree TV Over-Regulated

Sinclair Broadcast Group executives would love the FCC to relax or eliminate the television ownership caps.
Broadcast Tower

KUSP Signs Off Amid Buyer Search

Financially struggling KUSP went dark recently after 45 years.

What Deal Did WHYC, FCC Work Out?

A North Carolina FM is trying to get its license renewed but ran into a problem.
DOJ / Department of Justice

FCC Turns to DOJ to Collect $25K Fine

Sometimes the FCC turns cases over to the Justice Department to collect a big fine.
Univision Communications, Inc.

Univision Now Plans Fall IPO

Univision’s ever-moving IPO is now slated to happen this fall.