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Deadlinepolitics4 hrs ago
Comcast Plans to Split From NBCUniversal to Operate as Separate Companies
Comcast will separate from NBCUniversal in a transaction expected to take about a year. Co-CEO Brian Roberts said the move positions each company for independent value creation and organic growth. Analysts noted potential future M&A activity in media and cable sectors.
Engadgettechnology20 days ago
FCC Grants Amazon Extension on Satellite Launch Deadline
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission extended Amazon's deadline to launch 1,600 satellites for its Leo constellation. The extension addresses rocket capacity shortfalls and design changes. Amazon must still meet its full 3,232-satellite requirement by July 2029.
Engadgettechnology49 days ago
FCC Extends Software Update Waiver for Existing Covered Routers and Drones to 2029
The Federal Communications Commission on Friday lengthened its waiver allowing foreign-made routers and drones on the Covered List to receive software and firmware updates until January 1, 2029. The agency also expanded the waiver to Class II permissive changes and signaled it ma…
Reasonpolitics49 days ago
ABC Challenges FCC Order on The View's Equal Time Exemption
ABC filed a petition with the FCC on Friday arguing that an order related to its program The View threatens First Amendment protections. The filing contends that revoking the show's longstanding bona fide news interview exemption would violate settled law and chill protected spee…
Engadgettechnology51 days ago
FCC Extends Software Updates for Banned Drones and Routers Until 2029
The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice allowing software and firmware updates for banned foreign-made drones and routers until January 1, 2029. The extension adds about two years to the previous cutoff date of March 2027 for routers. Officials cited special circums…
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics51 days ago
FCC Launches Investigation Into ABC's 'The View' Over Equal Airtime Rules
The Federal Communications Commission is examining whether the daytime talk show 'The View' violated long-standing equal airtime requirements for political candidates. ABC has responded by asserting a 2002 news exemption and warning that the inquiry threatens First Amendment righ…
Los Angeles Timespolitics52 days ago
ABC Requests FCC Ruling on 'The View' News Interview Exemption
ABC and KTRK-TV submitted a filing made public on May 8, 2026, arguing that FCC actions targeting the long-running show's bona fide news exemption threaten decades of settled law. The dispute stems from a February 2026 interview with Senate candidate James Talarico and broader FC…
Nbc Newsfinance59 days ago
Thirteen States Amend Federal Lawsuit Challenging Nexstar-Tegna Merger
Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Vermont have joined a federal antitrust lawsuit to block the merger of Nexstar and Tegna. The deal would create the largest operator of local television stations in the U.S., reaching up to 80% of households. California Attorney Ge…