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FCC repeals national TV ownership cap, a win for Trump-aligned broadcasters
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Brian Stelter, Liam Reilly , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A case-by-case review process will replace the former rule, which limited a single company's reach to 39% of US TV households.
A recent decision by the FCC has repealed the national TV ownership cap in the US. This change is expected to benefit media companies with ties to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The rule repeal will likely lead to larger station groups purchasing more TV stations, potentially shifting ownership from local to national.
A case-by-case review process will replace the former rule, which limited a single company's reach to 39% of US TV households. Further details on the implications of this decision and the upcoming legal challenge are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
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Category: government Published: August 6, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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