FCC Watchdog Probing New Trump-Era Rules That Aided Right-Wing Network Sinclair

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Updated Feb. 16, 2018 8:17AM EST / Published Feb. 15, 2018 9:25PM EST

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The Federal Communications Commission’s internal watchdog is looking into whether chairman Ajit Pai intentionally pushed for new regulations that made it easier for Sinclair, a right-leaning TV network, to buy Tribune Media. Before the $3.9 billion deal, the FCC approved regulations allowing for increased consolidation among TV broadcasters. Pai’s spokesman has denied allegations of wrongdoing.

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FCC Watchdog Probing New Trump-Era Rules That Aided Right-Wing Network Sinclair

Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters