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ABC accuses Trump administration of violating free speech rights

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ABC this week accused the Trump administration of violating its free speech rights with a regulatory action focused on the talk show “The View,” according to a filing submitted to the Federal Communications Commission. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In the filing, ABC blasted the … Read more

ABC accuses FCC of violating its First Amendment rights over its scrutiny of

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ABC is accusing the Federal Communications Commission of violating its First Amendment rights due to the agency’s scrutiny of its talk show “The View,” according to a petition filed with the agency on May 7. According to the broadcaster’s petition, the FCC has demanded that ABC prove that “The View” qualifies as a news program, … Read more

White House ramps up pressure on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over first lady remark

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The White House on Tuesday intensified pressure on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a comment he made about first lady Melania Trump last week, with a top aide saying the comedian “should be shunned for the rest of his life.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles … Read more

First Amendment advocates blast the FCC’s early review of ABC broadcast licenses

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Free speech advocates sounded the alarm Tuesday over the Federal Communications Commission’s challenge to ABC’s broadcast licenses, with some decrying the move as a threat to the First Amendment and a clear example of federal overreach. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “The FCC is neither … Read more

Jane Fonda’s free speech group urges ABC to resist Trump’s demand to fire Jimmy Kimmel

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The Committee for the First Amendment, a free speech advocacy group led by actor Jane Fonda, criticized President Donald Trump for urging ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his comments about first lady Melania Trump. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “In America, satire … Read more

Melania Trump rips Jimmy Kimmel and urges ABC to ‘take a stand’

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First lady Melania Trump sharply criticized ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Monday for on-air comments he made about her and urged the Disney-owned broadcast network to “take a stand.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a post on X, Trump said Kimmel’s “hateful and … Read more

On the Lot: Why ABC broke up with its ‘Bachelorette’

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Welcome back to ON THE LOT. In today’s edition: How MomTok broke “The Bachelorette,” welcoming Josh D’Amaro, a wedding night with Zendaya, and this week’s recommendations from industry insiders. Got tips (on how the Writers Guild talks are going or how to unclench from awards season)? You can reach me at rebecca.keegan@nbcuni.com or on Signal … Read more

Bachelor Nation erupts after ABC pulls Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season

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No one is getting a rose for “The Bachelorette” Season 22 — and no one from Bachelor Nation is happy about it. In the less than 24 hours since ABC pulled Taylor Frankie Paul’s upcoming — and heavily promoted — season of “The Bachelorette,” alumni of the hit show and its sister show, “The Bachelor,” … Read more

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ cast raised Taylor Frankie Paul concerns at meeting with ABC executives

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Cast members from Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” told ABC executives at a meeting earlier this month they had concerns about continuing the show if “MomTok” founder Taylor Frankie Paul remained involved, according to audio obtained by NBC News. The roughly 30-minute Zoom meeting came on March 7, following an incident involving Paul … Read more