The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on August 26, 2026, in a 2-1 decision that mandates super PACs and political parties to pay the same rate for television advertisements. This decision comes as part of a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Republican Congressional Committee, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
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4th Circuit Court of Appeals rules on TV ad rates for political parties
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on August 26, 2026, that super PACs and political parties must pay the same rates for television advertisements. The ruling was part of a lawsuit involving the FCC and Republican congressional committees.
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