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Radio Broadcasting

AM Radio Act Has Date: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has scheduled a standalone vote on the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act for the week of September 14, giving the bill its first firm House floor date after years of committee wins and missed windows.

Hang-Up Headphones: Jack Daniel, program director and midday host at Beasley Media Group’s WKQC-FM (K 104.7) in Charlotte, will retire Sept. 18, ending a 54-year broadcasting career that began on the same date in 1972.

Cancer Disclosure: The Sports Hub co-host Marc Bertrand announced Wednesday that he is being treated for papillary thyroid cancer, a common and highly treatable form of the disease, and expects to return to the air next Wednesday when the Patriots open the regular season in Seattle. 

Media Industry

FCC Wants Disney Dismissed: The FCC asked a federal judge Thursday to dismiss Disney’s lawsuit seeking to block early review of licenses for the company’s eight ABC-owned stations.

Maria Exits FOX: Fox News Media has parted ways with longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo, effective Thursday, ending her 12½-year run at the company without stating a reason.“We thank Maria for her work over the last 12½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter,” the network said in a statement. 

More Sports, More Frustrations: Most sports fans already pay for access, and many would pay more but a large share still cannot quickly find the games they bought. 

U-S News

Clancy Jury Deadlocked: In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, jurors are deadlocked with an 11‑1 split, and the foreperson has complained that one juror is refusing to follow the reasonable‑doubt instruction, creating a difficult situation for the prosecution.

Vance Disputes Maria Rumor: Vice President JD Vance dismissed rumors that former Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo might become the new White House press secretary during a briefing on September 3, 2026, after her unexpected departure from Fox News.

Trump Appeals To SCOTUS: The Trump administration has filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to lift a district judge’s block on its plan to tighten mail‑in ballot rules before the November 2026 midterm elections, citing the fast‑approaching vote and raising concerns about untested postal technology.