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Trump FCC kills TV ownership cap, claiming authority over limit set by Congress

Ars Technica • Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Change will let "Trump-aligned billionaires" buy more stations, advocacy group says.

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Change will let "Trump-aligned billionaires" buy more stations, advocacy group says.

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Change will let "Trump-aligned billionaires" buy more stations, advocacy group says.

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