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FCC Investigates The View Over Equal Airtime Controversy

2/10/2026

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating ABC's The View following an interview with James Talarico, Democratic Texas Senate candidate.
Anna Gomez, FCC Democrat, called the inquiry intimidation aimed at silencing critics of the Trump administration.
The probe stems from the FCC's equal-airtime crackdown under the Communications Act of 1934.
The agency warns partisan programs may not qualify for the bona fide news exemption.
Talarico's appearance raises compliance concerns.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating ABC's The View following an interview with James Talarico, Democratic Texas Senate candidate.
Anna Gomez, FCC Democrat, called the inquiry intimidation aimed at silencing critics of the Trump administration.
The probe stems from the FCC's equal-airtime crackdown under the Communications Act of 1934.
The agency warns partisan programs may not qualify for the bona fide news exemption.
Talarico's appearance raises compliance concerns.