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Alas, a retrans blackout on a beautiful Sunday. While Scripps nets are dark on DirecTV, I’m told the ION national feed isn’t impacted.
Scripps is warning DIRECTV could lose 52 stations in 38 DMAs if the two don’t reach a retrans deal soon. This follows a month-long blackout of Scripps stations on Comcast. The broadcaster has been expanding its live sports offerings, which ain’t cheap.
Sinclair, the largest ABC affiliate in the U.S., says it will preempt Kimmel tomorrow and replace it with news programming. Says discussions with ABC are ongoing as it evaluates the show’s potential return.
A Facebook post from Scripps-owned WMAR. “Please don’t call the newsroom and yell at us” would be good on an embroidered pillow.
NCTA named Cory Gardner as its new CEO, replacing the retiring Michael Powell. Gardner, a Republican, served as a U.S. Senator from 2015 to 2021 and was a member of the House from 2011 to 2015. Punchbowl news first reported his appointment, which Cablefax confirmed.
DOJ released Ghislaine Maxwell video today. @cspan will present the entire interview- over 9 hours –unedited and without interruption, tonight at 8pm. Also will be on website.
FCC Gives the OK to UScellular-T-Mobile deal. cablefax.com/regulation/fcc-…
It ain't all tower climbs. @BrendanCarrFCC can lash aerial fiber in a bucket truck too. cablefax.com/regulation/carr…
But first, he's stopping at a couple of Midco construction sites today in Sioux Falls.
.@BrendanCarrFCC is gearing up to give his first major policy address as FCC Chairman.
cablefax.com/regulation/carr…
FCC approves Sinclair selling stations to Rincon Broadcast, waiving application of ownership rules prohibiting an entity from owning more than one of the top four-rated television stations in a particular DMA
And fcc.gov has been updated to add Trusty under leadership.
Trusty is now a bona fide commissioner.
Great to be at the @FCC to see Olivia Trusty be sworn in as America’s newest Commissioner! 🇺🇸 She will be a superb colleague to @BrendanCarrFCC and @AGomezFCC. Lots to accomplish as we work together!
Olivia Trusty was confirmed as an FCC commissioner on a 53-45 vote. Sen John Fetterman (D-PA) broke with Dems to vote in favor of her confirmation.
Simington: "I remain committed to advancing the cause of limited government, free speech, and American innovation. These principles guided my time at the Commission and will continue to shape my future endeavors."
Nathan Simington announces he will leaving the FCC this week, confirming a big scoop from Comm Daily.
Quote of the day: "Data is the new oil. It’s really dirty and hard to process." #fiberconnect2025
How do you spice up a conference panel? Bringing in @firstwefeast Hot Ones host Sean Evans as moderator! #fiberconnect2025
