Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads
A 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit blocked the FCC’s decision that would have required broadcasters to offer the “lowest unit charge” (lowest ad rates) to political parties and joint fundraising committees with non-candidate members, setting aside the FCC order scheduled to take effect September 4.
Aug 26, 2026 ·Ars Technica















