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FCC scraps cap on broadcast TV ownership despite worries it will spark media consolidation

The Federal Communications Commission voted to eliminate the national cap on the number of local broadcast television stations any single entity can own. This decision follows significant debate and strong opposition from groups concerned about media consolidation.

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Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 03:28 PM EDT

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