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FCC Orders Disney's ABC Stations Early Renewal; Cruz Decries Coercion

4/29/2026

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr ordered Disney to file early renewal applications for ABC’s eight local TV stations by May 28, 2026 in a review of Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) called the order “unconstitutional coercion,” saying the FCC should not act as “speech police.”
Disney said it is confident its record complies with the Communications Act and the First Amendment and will defend the licenses.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr ordered Disney to file early renewal applications for ABC’s eight local TV stations by May 28, 2026 in a review of Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) called the order “unconstitutional coercion,” saying the FCC should not act as “speech police.”
Disney said it is confident its record complies with the Communications Act and the First Amendment and will defend the licenses.