Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, has released a report indicating that local news outlets – broadcasters and newspapers – are the subject of “unfair and abusive practices by major tech platforms.” She recommends that Congress give the Federal Trade Commission the authority to protect local news media. According to Ms. Cantwell, “Local news across America creates competition and trusted information. We shouldn’t let regional and community news die as local newspapers and broadcasters adjust to digital delivery because online giants are unfairly leveraging the advertising market against them.”