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FCC moves to deliver long-sought win for Trump-aligned broadcasters
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 15, 2026
· 4 min read
By Brian Stelter, Liam Reilly, CNN
(CNN) — The Federal Communications Commission is changing its rules so that local TV station owners can get much, much bigger.
The looming vote, which is likely to be challenged in court, is a long-sought victory for media moguls who are aligned with Preside...
Key takeaway Carr announced on Wednesday that the FCC will vote next month to repeal its national broadcast ownership rule, which prohibits a single company from reaching more than 39% of US TV households.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The FCC's decision to repeal its national broadcast ownership rule could have significant implications for El Paso 's media landscape. With the rule change, larger media companies may be more likely to acquire local TV stations, potentially leading to a decrease in local ownership and control. This could result in less coverage of local issues and events, as well as a homogenization of news content. El Paso residents may see fewer stories about local government, schools, and community events, and more nationalized content. The city's unique cultural and geographic characteristics may be lost in a more standardized media approach. As the FCC moves forward with the rule change, El Pasoans should pay close attention to how this affects the local media market and the potential impact on the community's access to diverse and relevant news and information.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Brian Stelter, Liam Reilly, CNN
(CNN) — The Federal Communications Commission is changing its rules so that local TV station owners can get much, much bigger.
The looming vote, which is likely to be challenged in court, is a long-sought victory for media moguls who are aligned with Preside...
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