FCC Repeals National TV Ownership Cap Despite Statute Forbidding Waiver

The FCC voted 2-1 on August 6, 2026, to repeal the 39 percent national TV ownership cap, replacing it with case-by-case deal review. But Section 10 of the Communications Act expressly forbids the FCC from waiving that cap, creating a direct statutory conflict that could unwind the repeal in court. The judiciary will likely decide.