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Brendan Carr officially unleashes broadcast consolidation
The FCC voted to eliminate the national broadcast ownership cap, allowing media companies to own stations reaching more than 39% of US TV households — a structural deregulation shift driven by Republican commissioners.
Aug 6, 2026
Trump FCC kills TV ownership cap, claiming authority over limit set by Congress
The FCC, under Chairman Brendan Carr, voted to eliminate the congressionally mandated 39% national TV ownership cap, replacing it with discretionary case-by-case merger review.
Aug 7, 2026
Brendan Carr plans to let broadcast giants dominate the airwaves
FCC Chair Brendan Carr plans to eliminate the national broadcast ownership cap, allowing a single company to control stations reaching over 39% of US TV households, citing digital platform competition as justification.
Jul 16, 2026