Tag: media_consolidation

Media Monitor: Poynter Reports on FCC Shifts, Press Freedom, and Media Mergers

11 Aug 2026 7:31 a.m. · Source: Poynter

Poynter reports on President Donald J Trump's FCC nomination, potential shifts in broadcast ownership rules, ongoing federal actions against the press, and the antitrust battle over the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

Politics and Government Business Media Federal Government General Politics Legal Education Financial Markets FCC Donald Trump Media Consolidation Press Freedom Antitrust Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery Poynter.org
Media Monitor: Trump Accuses Washington Post of Treason; FCC Repeals TV Ownership Cap

7 Aug 2026 7:32 a.m. · Source: Poynter

Poynter reports President Donald Trump accused The Washington Post of treason over a story about a clash with his defense secretary. The FCC also repealed a local TV ownership cap, potentially leading to more media consolidation.

Politics and Government Media Business General Politics Federal Government Economy Digital and Print Publishing Film and TV Legal Social Issues Donald Trump The Washington Post FCC Media Consolidation Lee Enterprises Meta Journalism Poynter.org