The FCC is going after the broadcast licenses of Disney-owned ABC stations
The FCC has ordered Disney-owned ABC stations to renew their broadcast licenses early, citing an investigation into the company's diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) policies. The move follows criticism from President Donald Trump after Jimmy Kimmel made a controversial comment about Melania Trump. While the FCC rarely revokes licenses, the order signals heightened regulatory pressure on broadcasters under the current administration. Critics, including FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, call the action an unprecedented and politically motivated threat to press freedom.
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