D.C. Circuit questions Standard General’s FCC bias claims

The immediate issue is whether Standard General’s bias lawsuit against the FCC has enough traction to survive skeptical appellate judges. For the streaming and media market, the underlying dispute still centers on the blocked Tegna acquisition, which keeps the FCC’s review power in view. What to watch next is whether the D.C. Circuit issues a ruling that directly addresses the racial-bias allegation and the agency’s role in the failed deal.