The Future of TV Ownership Rules: On Cruz Control?

Radio & Television Business Report

Author: Adam Jacobson
February 10, 2026 11:12 am

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) checks his smartphone as Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (R-Wash.) delivered her opening statement in a February 10, 2026 hearing on the national TV ownership reach limits.Are longstanding broadcast media ownership rules still relevant in the digital age and, if so, to what extent? That’s a key question regarding the matter of whether more reform is needed, as Sen. Ted Cruz opened a hearing focused on repeal or modification of the 39% national broadcast audience reach cap.

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