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The United States Federal Communications Commission logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Jun 4, 2026

Supreme Court upholds FCC fine system in clash with wireless carriers

The U.S. Supreme Court backed the FCC's system for levying fines, ruling against wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon.

The United States Federal Communications Commission logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Apr 21, 2026

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.

A view of the NFL logo on a football at the goal line during a game at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, on Jan 27, 2026. (Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
Apr 9, 2026

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.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is shown in 2017. (U.S. General Services Administration file photo)
Mar 26, 2026

4th Circuit: Bankruptcy, EEO complaint, False Claims Act

Bankruptcy — EEO complaint — False Claims Act

The United States Federal Communications Commission logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Mar 20, 2026

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.

Sinclair Broadcast Group's building in Hunt Valley is shown in 2013. (The Daily Record file photo)
Nov 26, 2025

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.

Floodlights light up the E.W. Scripps logo on the company's headquarters in Cincinnati, Jan. 31, 2006. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
Nov 24, 2025

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.

Hunt Valley-based Sinclair Inc. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark, File)
Nov 17, 2025

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.

Jimmy Kimmel arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2022. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Sep 23, 2025

What to know about MD-based Sinclair, ABC affiliate owners preempting Jimmy Kimmel

Nexstar and Sinclair, two major ABC affiliate owners, will continue preempting Jimmy Kimmel despite ABC’s plan to reinstate his show.

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to reporters as President Donald Trump listens June 27, 2025, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Sep 22, 2025

Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes

President Donald Trump's long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech.

Brendan Carr listens during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 24, 2020. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via AP, File)
Jul 25, 2025

FCC approves Paramount’s $8B deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoil

The FCC approved Paramount's $8 billion merger with Skydance, a deal that combined Hollywood glitz with political intrigue..

Steve Kramer is seated June 5, 2024, at Superior Court, in Laconia, New Hampshire, during his arraignment in connection with charges of voter suppression and impersonating a candidate. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Jun 16, 2025

Jury acquits consultant behind AI robocalls mimicking Biden on all charges

A political consultant who sent artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking former President Joe Biden last year was acquitted.