American lawyer and FCC chair navigating a political-media clash
The DOJ is examining whether the NFL's broadcast and streaming practices are anti-competitive, amid rising costs for consumers and concerns over the shifting sports media landscape. The investigation follows recent reports of high subscription fees and regulatory scrutiny of the league's exemption from antitrust laws.
A U.S. District Court has issued a preliminary injunction that prevents Nexstar and Tegna from merging amid ongoing legal challenges. The court finds that the merger is likely to harm competition, increase consumer costs, and reduce local journalism. The companies have already completed the deal but are now halted pending further legal proceedings.
The FCC has begun an early renewal review of Disney's ABC stations as part of a DEI probe, with Disney filing renewals under protest. The process could affect eight ABC-owned stations and precedes potential regulatory actions, including public-petition stages.
Labor deputy leader pushes for election-specific duties on major platforms to counter misinformation and foreign interference. She wants a digital code of practice and framework during elections, with the Electoral Commission collaborating with Ofcom and platforms. Critics say the move aims to protect democracy by ensuring informed choices amid opaque algorithms. The issue comes as ministers flagged concerns over platform responsibility.