Saturday, May 16, 2026

Franken Urges “Highest” Scrutiny of Charter-TWC

Sen. Al Franken raised concerns about proposed Charter-TWC deal.
US Congress

Lawmakers Focus on Spectrum

Lawmakers are focused on freeing up more spectrum.
Gavel

FCC Clarifies Prohibited Communications

The FCC has clarified prohibited communications for its incentive auction.

Pai Modifies AM Position

FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai amends AM stance.
Ajit Pai

Pai: Broadcasters Should Have Priority in UHF Band

Pai says broadcasters should have priority in repacked UHF band.
Gavel

Incentive Auction Webinar Planned

The FCC is holding a Webinar on the incentive auction.
FCC

Deadlines Apply to Retrans Input

Comment dates are set for the FCC's NPRM on Retrans "Good Faith" talks.

FCC Considers Foreign Ownership Next

The FCC is taking up broadcast foreign ownership at its next public meeting.
US Congress

House SubCom to Take Up Federal Spectrum

Rep. Greg Walden’s House Subcommittee plans to discuss improving federal spectrum.
FCC

FCC Website May Work, Even if Shutdown Occurs

Federal agencies have developed contingency plans if the government shuts down.
Preston Padden

Padden Believes Auction Will Be “Success”

Preston Padden says the incentive auction will be "an enormous success."

TV Incentive Auction Group to Dissolve

The Expanding Opportunities for Broadcasters Coalition will disband.
US Congress

AM Window Briefly Mentioned During Media Hearing

AM was briefly discussed the media ownership rules hearing.

Merger Supporters, Opponents Get Their Say

Media consolidation supporters, opponents got to square off before lawmakers.
Broadcasting Pirate

O’Rielly Beefs-Up Pirate Proposal

FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly wants to jumpstart pirate enforcement.