Fourth Circuit Sets Sept. 15 Deadline in FCC Political Ad-Rate Fight
The Fourth Circuit accelerated a mandamus case over discounted political broadcast rates, but its Sept. 9 order did not decide the dispute.
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FEC reminds groups of fast disclosure rules as midterm spending grows
The FEC is reminding political groups that some independent expenditures must be disclosed within 24 or 48 hours as 2026 midterm spending grows.
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Fourth Circuit blocks FCC expansion of discounted political ad rates
A divided appeals court set aside FCC guidance that would have extended discounted broadcast rates to some party and joint-fundraising committees.
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Tennessee’s primary-election AI ads test the limits of the state’s new deepfake law
AI-generated attack ads are appearing before Tennessee’s Aug. 6 congressional primary, but the state’s new disclosure law is enforced through complaints or civil action rather than automatic state review.