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FCC Targets ABC's The View Over Equal Time Rule Violation

2/19/2026

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Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, announced an enforcement action against ABC's The View for featuring James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate.
The action follows CBS's cancellation of Talarico's interview on The Late Show due to Equal Time concerns.
Carr says talk shows should not assume exemption from the Equal Time Rule.
Talarico's campaign has reportedly raised $2.5 million since the interview was posted on YouTube.

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Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, announced an enforcement action against ABC's The View for featuring James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate.
The action follows CBS's cancellation of Talarico's interview on The Late Show due to Equal Time concerns.
Carr says talk shows should not assume exemption from the Equal Time Rule.
Talarico's campaign has reportedly raised $2.5 million since the interview was posted on YouTube.