It's not the first time Kirk has criticized CNN. Last month, he accused the network, along with other media outlets for "trying to bankrupt" InfoWars host Alex Jones.
In a statement, the Senator said the bill "would allow local broadcast companies to merge without government interference to allow those broadcasters to better compete against these tech giants."
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”