The Federal Communications Commission plans to eliminate national limits on television station ownership. Chairman Brendan Carr believes this change will help local news outlets compete and invest in community journalism. The FCC is set to vote on this regulatory overhaul on August 6. The current proposal replaces ownership caps with a flexible, case-by-case review of media deals. Carr argues that removing the national cap will restore balance against powerful national programmers. He stated that increased scale will allow broadcasters to secure capital and advertising for local news. Carr warned that failing to act could mirror the decline of local newspapers. He cited an outdated rule that previously hampered investment in local newspapers, leading to closures. The FCC hopes to prevent local broadcast TV from facing a similar fate. Carr emphasized that many local stations are becoming mere conduits for national programming. He advocates for prioritizing local reporting over what he terms "Hollywood" content.