Ars Technica
Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The U.S. Court of Appeals blocked an order issued by the Federal Communications Commission that would have required broadcast television stations to offer the lowest available advertising rates to political parties and fundraising committees. The ruling came in response to a legal challenge filed against the FCC order. The specific terms of the appeals court's decision were not detailed in available reports.
