Sunday, May 17, 2026

FCC Statement on Foreign Ownership Streamlining

This is the FCC statement released Thursday outlining the proposal to streamline foreign ownership procedures

New Hearing on Net Neutrality

The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology has scheduled a hearing

FCC Levels $600K Fine for Cell Tower

The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau announced a $620,500 settlement with General Communication, Inc
Democrat and Republican

Ben Carson Takes Aim at D.C. Media

Republican Presidential candidate Ben Carson has accused the Washington media of being biased against him
Dollar Sign

Foreign Ownership, Auction on Tap

The FCC plans to take up foreign media ownership at its Oct. 22 meeting.
Greg Walden

Media Ownership Hearing, Take 2

The House will resume its broadcast media ownership hearing on Oct. 21.

Step Lively to Protest Incentive Auction Procedures

Reconsideration requests for TV incentive auction procedures are due Nov. 13.

DISH Seeks Denial of Charter-TWC Deal

DISH Network petitioned the FCC to deny the proposed Charter-Time Warner Cable merger.
U.S. Congress

House Judiciary Continues Copyright “Tour”

The House Judiciary Committee will continue its “listening tour” in November.

Late Renewals Trip Up 3 Owners

Late renewals trip up three radio licensees.
FCC

New Media, Auction Aides in Wheeler’s Office

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has two new legal advisors.
FCC

How Could Auction Quiet Period Affect TV Sales?

Attorney David Oxenford says FCC's auction quiet period could affect TV station sales.

NAB Asks FCC to Put Charter-TWC Review On Ice

NAB asked the FCC to suspend its Charter-TWC-merger.
U.S. Congress

Senate Commerce, Judiciary Leaders Press FCC

Senate Commerce, Judiciary leaders press FCC on exclusivity.

OMB Reviewing Online Contest Update

Don’t jump the gun on the new online contest disclosure rules.