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FCC Chair Orders Disney ABC License Review, Lawmakers Decry Abuse

5/8/2026

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr ordered a review of Disney’s ABC licenses on April 28, with renewals due May.
Edward Markey, Chuck Schumer, Maria Cantwell and others signed a letter demanding Carr rescind order as unconstitutional abuse.
Carr said the review follows a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) investigation begun March 2025 and requested explanations by May 21.
Ted Cruz, the National Association of Broadcasters and Anna Gomez called the order unprecedented.

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr ordered a review of Disney’s ABC licenses on April 28, with renewals due May.
Edward Markey, Chuck Schumer, Maria Cantwell and others signed a letter demanding Carr rescind order as unconstitutional abuse.
Carr said the review follows a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) investigation begun March 2025 and requested explanations by May 21.
Ted Cruz, the National Association of Broadcasters and Anna Gomez called the order unprecedented.