Summary
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to protect the broadcast time of the Army-Navy football game. The order directs federal agencies to ensure the game doesn't face competition from other college football games, especially during the College Football Playoffs.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed an executive order called "Preserving America’s Game."
- The order aims to protect the traditional broadcast time of the Army-Navy game.
- The Army-Navy game traditionally occurs on the second Saturday in December.
- The order asks federal agencies to prevent scheduling conflicts with College Football Playoffs.
- The Department of Commerce and FCC are tasked with coordinating with football organizations and broadcasters.
- The FCC will consider if the game should continue as a national service event.
- The order doesn't create new legal rights or override existing laws.
