# FCC abolishes TV ownership cap, claims power over congressional limit

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted to eliminate a rule that limited how much of the national TV audience one company could reach, overriding a cap that Congress had set in law. The FCC argues it has independent authority to set the limit, despite the statute. This decision likely paves the way for greater media consolidation, affecting the diversity of broadcast ownership and local news.

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### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/trump-fcc-kills-tv-ownership-cap-claiming-authority-over-limit-set-by-congress/) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:40:58 +0000