FCC Votes To Completely Change Local Media Landscape And Some Are Incensed

August 06, 2026 4:38 PM ET The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to repeal the national TV ownership limit on Thursday, sparking anger and pushback, as plans are being made to take the decision straight to court.The decision, made in a 2-1 vote along party lines, repealed the 22-year-old rule that limited a company to owning stations that could reach no more than 39 percent of the U.S. television audience, instead allowing it to be handled on a case-by-case basis, according to NBC News. (RELATED: Senate Committee Votes To Hold Fauci In Contempt)Chairman Brendan Carr said, “Repealing the national cap will provide essential relief for local broadcasters by restoring a healthy counterbalance to the growing leverage of national programmers.”However, those against the change have al