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Federal judge blocks $6B Nexstar-Tegna TV merger
A federal judge blocked the $6 billion merger of Nexstar, the largest owner of TV stations in the United States, with its rival Tegna.
DOJ opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices, source says
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether the NFL has engaged in anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers, a source said.
FCC approves $3.5B sale of Tegna to Nexstar despite state objections
The Federal Communications Commission said it approved the $3.54 billion sale of local television station owner Tegna to Nexstar, despite objections from Democratic-led states.
Nationals leave Orioles-controlled MASN, partner with MLB
For the first time, the bulk of Washington Nationals games will not be broadcast on a network controlled by the Baltimore Orioles.
First Amendment protection must apply to broadcast media
The Supreme Court has struggled with new media. Broadcast outlets deserve full First Amendment protection, free from government control.
E.W. Scripps adopts poison pill after $538M Sinclair bid
E.W. Scripps adopted a shareholder rights plan to give its board time to evaluate a $538 million bid from Maryland-based rival Sinclair.
MD-based Sinclair submits bid to buy out E.W. Scripps
Maryland-based Sinclair has offered $7 per share to acquire E.W. Scripps, a deal that would expand its local TV footprint.
Sinclair takes 8% stake in EW Scripps, eyeing potential acquisition
Maryland-based broadcast giant Sinclair has taken a more than 8% stake in E.W. Scripps, as it eyes a potential merger.
NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut funding to public media
NPR and three local stations filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding is illegal.
Trump signs order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in their reporting.
Md. Supreme Court OKs release of court audio recordings, undoing ‘broadcast ban’
Maryland's ban on the broadcast of court audio recordings will officially be history on Jan. 1 after the state Supreme Court approved new rules.
Media reps, prosecutor split on how airing testimony should be banned
Media reps and a prosecutor disagreed on the Maryland Judiciary’s effort to let recordings of criminal trials be aired while respecting the witnesses’ safety and dignity.
