Always a ratings powerhouse, the presidential debates have been especially beneficial for the Fox News. It beat out its cable news competitors with Mon’s final debate, just as it did with the 2 others (and the veep debate). It also was the #1 cable net in prime last week with a 2.8 HH rating. Read on for more cable rankings and a recap on both Presidential candidates’ mention of cybersecurity during the debate.

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House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) slammed the FCC’s net neutrality rules in a report dubbed “The Imperial Presidency” Tues.
 
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RFD-TV and Rural TV parent Rural Media bought FamilyNet (14.8mln homes) from Interactive Television and Gaming Nets (formerly Comstar Media).

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Three Musketeers: FCC Holds First Open Meeting With Trusty

The FCC’s June Open Meeting lacked the flashy fireworks that might be seen come July 4, but there were at least some sparklers during Chairman Brendan Carr and Commissioner Anna Gomez’s press conferences afterward regarding the agency’s ongoing matters.

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