FCC Plans to Repeal TV Ownership Cap
Originally published Jul 15, 2026
By Jon Brodkin · Ars Technica
AI-generated summary based on Ars Technica · Aggregated by OffScreenSpace · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 15, 2026
Key points
- FCC plans to repeal 39% TV ownership cap
- Carr claims authority based on Congress-set rule
- Change expected to benefit Trump-friendly news organizations
- Commissioner Gomez criticizes plan as unlawful and harmful
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to repeal a rule limiting TV ownership, allowing for larger media conglomerates. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr argues this will promote localism and viewpoint diversity but faces opposition from Democrats who warn it could harm local newsrooms.
Read the original story: Ars Technica — by Jon Brodkin