Trump FCC challenges ABC’s licenses amid Kimmel controversy

As the Trump administration pressures ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel, the Trump-aligned FCC is challenging the network’s station licenses, setting up a legal battle with ABC’s parent company Disney.

“Disney’s ABC is hereby directed to file license renewals for all of their licensed TV stations within 30 days — in other words, by May 28, 2026,” the agency said in an order published Tuesday afternoon.

0:00 Why the FCC is asking ABC stations to file early for license renewal
2:31 Should Kimmel or ABC be worried about the FCC's inquiry?
5:13 Why Brendan Carr says the FCC isn't an independent agency
7:06 Why some say the Trump admin’s free speech stance is inconsistent

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