Eliminating ownership cap unlawful, won't relieve pressure, US FCC Commissioner Gomez says
( August 5, 2026, 20:08 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Anna M. Gomez spoke out against the upcoming agency vote to eliminate the broadcast ownership cap, arguing that the move is unlawful and "does not free local broadcasters from economic pressure, it just changes who is doing the squeezing." Gomez cited ownership changes at newspapers across the country that resulted in the elimination of over 3,300 publications and how removing that cap did not save the industry. The lawfulness of the move is also in question with Gomez reiterating arguments from Republicans that are against the move or question the agency's authority.Full statement follows:...
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