Media News Daily: Top Stories for 06/26/2026

New York Court Signals Support for Social Media Reporting Law

New York’s highest court indicated that it would uphold a 2022 law requiring social media platforms to provide users with a mechanism to report offensive or hateful content. A majority of judges interpreted the statute as requiring only a general reporting tool, rather than compelling platforms to regulate protected speech or adopt specific moderation policies. The case, brought by Rumble and legal scholar Eugene Volokh, now returns to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where additional constitutional arguments, including claims that the law is overly vague, remain under consideration. Read More (MediaPost Rating)

Elisabeth Murdoch Backs Piers Morgan Media Expansion

Elisabeth Murdoch has joined a group of investors backing Piers Morgan’s growing media company, which has raised $27 million in new funding at a reported valuation of approximately $145 million. The investment will help expand Piers Morgan Uncensored beyond its YouTube roots into a broader global media platform featuring new video and audio programming, subscriptions, live events, and international distribution partnerships. The move marks another step in the continued shift toward creator-led independent media businesses. Read More (Inc. Rating)

FCC Approves Cybersecurity Upgrades for Emergency Alert System

The Federal Communications Commission has adopted new cybersecurity requirements designed to strengthen the Emergency Alert System against cyberattacks and unauthorized access. The new rules require stronger passwords, timely software updates, network firewalls, and other security measures for emergency alert participants. The FCC is also seeking public comment on additional modernization proposals, including software-based alerting systems, improved geographic targeting, authenticated alerts, and the removal of outdated technical limitations on wireless emergency messages. Read More (TV Tech Rating)