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FCC Reviews ABC Stations; ABC alleges First Amendment assault

5/29/2026

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The Federal Communications Commission began renewal reviews of ABC-owned TV stations in eight markets.
ABC filed formal objections, labeling the reviews unlawful political retaliation.
ABC, after a $15 million settlement, says the review of “The View” threatens equal-time rules.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized Disney’s diversity practices and urged licensees to serve the public.
Commissioner Anna Gomez called the reviews an assault on the First Amendment and urged companies to sue.

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The Federal Communications Commission began renewal reviews of ABC-owned TV stations in eight markets.
ABC filed formal objections, labeling the reviews unlawful political retaliation.
ABC, after a $15 million settlement, says the review of “The View” threatens equal-time rules.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized Disney’s diversity practices and urged licensees to serve the public.
Commissioner Anna Gomez called the reviews an assault on the First Amendment and urged companies to sue.