Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads
A federal appeals court has blocked an FCC order that would have allowed political parties and fundraising committees to access the lowest advertising rates on broadcast television. The court ruled that these discounted rates are legally reserved for individual candidates.
Why it matters
The ruling prevents a potential surge in political advertising costs and volume during the election cycle, maintaining current campaign finance regulations.
Cheap ad prices for candidates only Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads Republicans demanded that parties and fundraising committees be given lowest ad rates.
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