CNN reporter Jim Acosta will temporarily get his press pass back after Judge Timothy J. Kelly ruled today that the White House violated his First Amendment rights in revoking his credentials. CNN's lawsuit drew criticism from journalist Bob Woodward, and One America News Network supported the Trump administration, but Kelly said the White House failed to provide Acosta with due process.

Alpha Media is selling its six radio stations in the West Palm Beach, Fla., market to Hubbard Broadcasting. The $88 million deal includes three of the market's top four stations.

Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei told investors this week that the company will consider buying shares of Universal Music Group from Vivendi. Any such deal would be part of a strategy to hedge against content costs, Maffei said.

The National Radio Hall of Fame inducted 11 industry luminaries at an event in New York this week. New members include Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Mark Levin and trailblazing "Sports Babe" Nanci Donnellan.

Fox Sports will keep the World Series, the All-Star Game and other marquee Major League Baseball events through 2028 under the terms of a new deal. The deal also expands Fox's streaming rights and access to highlights.

In the wake of a damning New York Times report about Facebook's failure to deal with the abuse of its platform and tolerance of toxic content, advertisers are expressing distrust in the social media giant. Some lawmakers and observers are calling for new regulations on Facebook and social media in general to address election meddling and other problems.

Federal Communications Commission Chair Ajit Pai said the midterm election results have not changed his plans to remain at the helm of the FCC. "I fully plan and expect to serve as the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission for the next two years," Pai said.

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