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vancouversun.compolitics8 days ago
FCC Orders Faster Review of ABC Station Licenses and Equal-Time Rules for Talk Shows
The Federal Communications Commission is examining ABC's local broadcast licenses and investigating the network's diversity practices alongside similar reviews of NBC and CBS.
hollywoodreporter.comworld12 days ago
FCC chair criticizes 60 Minutes host for not anticipating show changes
The FCC chair stated that a 60 Minutes host was out of touch for not foreseeing personnel changes at the program. The comments addressed recent adjustments at the long-running CBS news show.
arstechnica.compolitics17 days ago
Supreme Court Allows FCC In-House Fines Against Wireless Carriers, Rejects Jury-Trial Challenge in 8-1 Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the FCC can continue issuing initial penalties through internal proceedings. The decision resolves a split between appeals courts over AT&T and Verizon challenges.
Washington Examinerpolitics24 days ago
ABC Files Early License Renewals, Objects to FCC Order
The Disney-owned ABC network submitted early license renewal applications for its eight television stations. The filing objected to an April 28 FCC order that required the submissions years ahead of normal expiration dates.
newser.compolitics22 days ago
FCC Reviews ABC DEI Policies for Broadcast License Renewals
Disney-owned ABC filed renewal applications for eight stations on Thursday after the FCC advanced the deadline by two years. The network called the order unlawful and said it was filing under protest.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
Disney Asks FCC to Classify The View as Bona Fide News Program
ABC and Disney petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to designate The View a bona fide news show. The FCC opened a public comment period after the filing.
Usa Todaypolitics30 days ago
FCC Seeks Public Comment on Equal Time Exemption for The View
The Federal Communications Commission opened a public comment period on whether ABC's daytime talk show qualifies for a news interview exemption under federal equal time rules. The move follows a May petition from ABC and its Houston affiliate.
cnbc.compolitics44 days ago
Disney Files FCC Objection Over Regulation of 'The View' Guests
The company objected this week to federal efforts to regulate political guests on its daytime talk show 'The View,' calling the move unprecedented and a threat to free speech. The filing marks the second recent instance in which the company has resisted pressure related to its pr…
cnbc.compolitics51 days ago
FCC Begins Early Review of ABC Broadcast Licenses in Disney Probe
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered an early review of broadcast licenses for ABC television stations owned by Disney. This action follows an ongoing probe into the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Legal experts indicate that revoking or denying…
citizen.co.zaworld54 days ago
FCC Considers Early Review of Disney's ABC Broadcast Licenses
The Federal Communications Commission is preparing a potential review of Disney's broadcast licenses for ABC stations. This follows recent threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr over the company's diversity programs. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have demanded the…
realclearmarkets.comtechnology58 days ago
FCC Opens Comment Period on TV Ratings for Children's Shows with Transgender, Nonbinary Characters
The FCC's Media Bureau announced it is soliciting public feedback on the TV ratings system's handling of children's programming featuring transgender or nonbinary characters. The move follows concerns about transparency for parents. Commissioner Anna Gomez highlighted minimal pub…
Coltsfan / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)world59 days ago
NFL Discusses Streaming Strategy with FCC Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
The NFL met with FCC officials in Washington, DC, on Friday to discuss its transition to streaming services. League executive Hans Schroeder argued against individual team media rights deals, citing increased confusion and costs for viewers. The meeting occurs amid FCC inquiries…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics60 days ago
FCC Chairman Seeks Public Input on TV Ratings for Gender Identity in Children's Programs
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced he is seeking public comments on whether gender identity content in children's programming should be flagged in the TV rating system. The current system flags language, sex, and violence but not gender identity top…