Anna Gomez

Rule Changes

Named as an official-capacity defendant in the suit while publicly backing it

A federal agency can pull the license a TV station needs to broadcast. On August 18, ABC, its parent Walt Disney, and eight ABC-owned stations sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stop it from using that power against them.

Updated 5 days ago

Money Moves

Lone Democratic commissioner; publicly opposed the approval process

For two decades, federal law has barred any single company from owning television stations that reach more than 39% of American households. On March 20, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) waived that rule for the first time, clearing Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion acquisition of rival broadcaster Tegna. The combined company now owns 265 stations in 44 states, reaching roughly 80% of U.S. TV households — more than double the legal cap.

Updated May 30