Trump FCC kills TV ownership cap, claiming authority over limit set by Congress
The FCC has voted to eliminate the National Television Ownership Rule, which previously capped a single owner's reach at 39 percent of US households. Chairman Brendan Carr plans to replace the hard cap with a case-by-case review process, arguing it helps broadcasters compete with streaming services.
Why it matters
This deregulation could lead to significant media consolidation and influence the landscape of political news coverage in the United States.
No limits Trump FCC kills TV ownership cap, claiming authority over limit set by Congress Change will let “Trump-aligned billionaires” buy more stations, advocacy group says.
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