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cnet.compolitics1 day ago
FCC Requires Early License Renewal Review for ABC Stations After Conservative Petitions
The Guardian reported that several conservative organizations petitioned the FCC to deny renewal of ABC's eight local television station licenses. The filings cite alleged political bias, racial and gender discrimination, and other concerns. The FCC advanced the renewal timeline…
The Guardianpolitics11 days ago
FCC Chairman Accuses Disney of Misinformation Over ABC Investigations
The Guardian reported that Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, accused Disney of a misinformation campaign tied to two ABC probes. More than 91,000 public comments have been filed since the network began urging viewer submissions.
theverge.compolitics13 days ago
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Targets ABC Equal Time Exemptions and Licenses
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has pursued two enforcement actions against ABC this year. The moves involve the equal time rule for The View and early renewal of eight Disney-owned ABC station licenses. ABC has responded with on-air appeals to viewers.
Washington Examinerpolitics17 days ago
FCC Chairman Orders Early License Review for Eight ABC Stations
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr directed ABC to submit renewal applications for eight local stations by May 28, citing possible violations of the Communications Act and agency rules. The order came more than two years ahead of the normal schedule.
citizen.co.zaworld70 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…
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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…