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FCC Weighs TV Ownership Changes Amid Local News Concerns

1/16/2026

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FCC is considering relaxing ownership rules to allow one owner to control several TV stations in a market.
Chair Brendan Carr emphasizes localism as the guiding principle.
Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez warns that consolidation could harm local news quality.
The National Association of Broadcasters supports updating regulations to boost local competitiveness.
At a congressional hearing, Democrats criticized Carr for broadcaster pressure; Gomez urged avoiding content regulation and clarifying standards.

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FCC is considering relaxing ownership rules to allow one owner to control several TV stations in a market.
Chair Brendan Carr emphasizes localism as the guiding principle.
Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez warns that consolidation could harm local news quality.
The National Association of Broadcasters supports updating regulations to boost local competitiveness.
At a congressional hearing, Democrats criticized Carr for broadcaster pressure; Gomez urged avoiding content regulation and clarifying standards.