FCC vs Thomson Reuters

Court Orders FCC to Answer Fox License Challenge

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered the FCC to respond to a mandamus petition from the Media and Democracy Project (MAD), which seeks to force action on a Fox-owned TV station license renewal challenge. The petition concerns WTXF in Philadelphia, where MAD alleges Fox disseminated false election claims. The FCC's Media Bureau dismissed the complaint in 2023, but the Commission has not voted on the appeal for 20 months. MAD argues this inaction blocks judicial review. The court's directive requires the FCC to explain its handling of the case. This procedural move highlights concerns about FCC transparency and the application of character qualifications for broadcast licensees.

• The D.C. Circuit Court ordered the FCC to respond to a mandamus petition by the Media and Democracy Project.
• The petition seeks to compel FCC action on a license renewal challenge for Fox-owned WTXF in Philadelphia.
• The FCC's Media Bureau dismissed the complaint in 2023, and the Commission has not voted on the appeal for 20 months.

FCC Cuts Off 'Digital Solutions' for Violating Robocall Rules

The FCC has taken action against Digital Solutions for violating robocall rules, cutting off their services. Additionally, the FCC has announced new spectrum initiatives, proposed modernization of ultra-wideband technology rules, and updated NEPA environmental regulations.

FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The FCC news page has been updated with new headlines, including an announcement for an upcoming Open Commission Meeting on September 30, 2026, a news release about guides to stop unwanted calls and texts, and a statement on the Paramount-WBD settlement.

6-K Financial Filing Analysis for Thomson Reuters (2026-09-11)

Thomson Reuters Corporation announced the pricing of a substantial multi-currency debt financing package on September 10, 2026. The capital raise consists of a US$1.3 billion public offering of notes in the United States alongside a Canadian private placement of C$1.0 billion in notes. This large-scale liquidity event strengthens Thomson Reuters' corporate balance sheet, supporting its capital allocation strategy, ongoing investments in specialized B2B information services, and general corporate purposes.

• Priced a public debt offering in the United States totaling US$1.3 billion in notes.
• Concurrently executed a Canadian private placement offering totaling C$1.0 billion in notes.
• The transaction was formally announced and dated September 10, 2026, executed by Deputy Company Secretary Jennifer Ruddick.

6-K Financial Filing Analysis for Thomson Reuters (2026-09-14)

Thomson Reuters Corporation filed a Form 6-K to submit an Underwriting Agreement dated September 10, 2026, as Exhibit 99.1. The filing incorporates the Underwriting Agreement by reference into the joint shelf Registration Statements on Form F-10 and Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-285907, 333-285927, and related co-registrant filings) established alongside its subsidiaries, including TR Finance LLC and West Publishing Corporation. This formalizes the legal and contractual framework for an underwritten debt or equity financing transaction executed under its existing shelf registration.

• Thomson Reuters executed an Underwriting Agreement dated September 10, 2026, submitted as Exhibit 99.1.
• The agreement is incorporated by reference into joint Registration Statements on Form F-10 and Form F-3 across several co-registrant entities including TR Finance LLC, Thomson Reuters Applications Inc., Thomson Reuters (Tax & Accounting) Inc., and West Publishing Corporation.
• The 6-K report was officially signed and executed on September 11, 2026, by Deputy Company Secretary Jennifer Ruddick.

6-K Financial Filing Analysis for Thomson Reuters (2026-09-17)

Thomson Reuters Corporation filed a Form 6-K on September 17, 2026, to execute and incorporate critical legal and indenture exhibits into its existing joint Registration Statements on Form F-10 and Form F-3. The filing formalizes a Sixth Supplemental Indenture dated September 17, 2026, entered into by TR Finance LLC as issuer, Thomson Reuters Corporation as guarantor, multiple subsidiary guarantors, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as trustees. Alongside the supplemental indenture, the filing incorporates legal opinions and consents from several law firms, including Torys LLP, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. This standard financing action supports Thomson Reuters' ongoing debt capital structure and shelf registration capabilities across cross-border Canadian and U.S. capital markets.

• Incorporates a Sixth Supplemental Indenture dated September 17, 2026, for debt issuer TR Finance LLC, guaranteed by Thomson Reuters Corporation and operating subsidiaries.
• Appoints Computershare Trust Company of Canada and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as trustees under the supplemental indenture.
• Binds legal opinions and consents into joint Form F-10 and Form F-3 registration statements (File Nos. 333-285907, 333-285927, and related subsidiary filings).