The US may soon allow one company to own more TV stations

The US broadcast regulator is asking for public comment on whether to change rules about how many TV stations one company can own. This could allow large media companies to buy more local stations.

For decades, rules have limited how much of the national TV audience a single company can reach. These limits were meant to ensure diverse voices in local news and prevent monopolies. If the rules change, a few large companies could control even more of what Americans watch.