OpenSecrets data shows that Sinclair Broadcast Group engaged in active federal lobbying, with spending reported at approximately $200,000 during the period ending March 31. The report highlights that the company retained multiple lobbying firms to advance its legislative interests.

OpenSecrets published a profile summarizing campaign finance, lobbying, and external spending data related to Sinclair Inc. The profile details contributions to various political entities, including amounts allocated to both Republican and Democratic organizations, providing a transparent look at the company’s political financial activities.

Sinclair Broadcast Group has expanded its national news agenda by enforcing uniform scripts and broadcasting manipulated videos and misleading segments, contributing to rightwing disinformation. Media analysts argue that this coordinated approach undermines independent local journalism and stokes partisan fears ahead of the presidential election.

Sinclair Broadcast Group announced plans to eliminate local newsrooms in five broadcast areas and drastically cut staffing in additional markets, replacing localized coverage with a centralized national desk. Critics say this move not only reduces accountability in local journalism but also paves the way for a uniform, right-wing narrative that undermines community reporting and harms workers.

Sinclair Broadcast Group decided not to air an interview with Judy Mikovitz, known for promoting Covid-19 misinformation, and highlighted Dr. Fauci’s accomplishments in its tweet. This move comes amid longstanding criticism over the network's partisan must-run segments and ties to right-wing political figures.

On August 2, 2018, a federal class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Sinclair Broadcast Group, along with other media companies like Tribune Media, conspired to fix local television advertising rates in violation of antitrust laws. The suit claims that FCC deregulatory decisions contributed to media consolidation that enabled such collusion.

Sinclair Broadcast Group mandated nearly 200 station anchors to read a scripted message critiquing other news outlets for spreading 'fake news', reinforcing a centralized, partisan narrative in its broadcasts.

In early 2018, Sinclair Broadcast Group mandated a scripted segment to be aired across its stations. The script, read by TV anchors, critiqued mainstream media by labeling reports as false and biased, a move that critics argue served an ideologically charged agenda. This action, tied to pro-Trump sentiments and concentrated political messaging, has drawn scrutiny over the company's role in influencing public discourse and advancing partisan interests.

Sinclair Broadcast Group mandated local news anchors to read a uniform scripted promo with partisan language, labeling other media outlets as 'fake' and echoing narratives associated with far‐right authoritarian rhetoric. This move sparked widespread backlash among media figures and the public.