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Incoming CBS owner promises Trump’s FCC it will review ‘complaints of bias’ at news network and eliminate DEI policies - ‘New Paramount's new management will ensure that the company's array of news and entertainment programming embodies a diversity of viewpoints across the political and ideological spectrum,
Skydance Media has made additional promises to the FCC in an effort to get approval for its $8 billion merger with Paramount Global.
The company said it will conduct a “comprehensive review” of CBS after the merger goes through to ensure the network is operating in the public interest.
Skydance committed to removing DEI programs and establishing a bias complaint system at CBS News as it seeks FCC approval for Paramount merger.
NAB, FCC chair Brendan Carr applaud 8th Circuit’s ruling overturning FCC rules that station groups can’t own more than one of the four most-watched TV stations in a market
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CNET on MSNGig Speeds for Every American? Trump FCC Moves to Drop One of the Group’s Most Ambitious GoalsOne of the federal government’s most ambitious broadband targets may soon be abandoned. On August 7, the FCC will vote on a proposal to drop its goal of gig speeds for every American.
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The Desk on MSNNewsmax CEO urges FCC to preserve national TV ownership capChristopher Ruddy urged the FCC to keep the national TV ownership cap, warning that lifting it would harm local journalism and let major networks dominate more TV markets.
Skydance separately promised to appoint a CBS News ombudsman to 'promote transparency and increased accountability' at CBS News. Skydance CEO David Ellison also has met with center-right journalist Bari Weiss.
An FCC proposal seeks to undo the Biden administration's efforts to encourage increased availability of gigabit download speeds.