Democratic FCC commissioner tells Disney it is the target of a ‘censorship’ campaign

Disney and ABC are the targets of a “sustained, coordinated campaign of censorship and control” orchestrated by the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission, the lone Democrat on the regulatory panel said Monday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a remarkable letter to Disney CEO Josh … Read more

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

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

Could the FCC yank ABC’s TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?

The Federal Communications Commission would face major obstacles in stripping Disney of broadcast licenses for its ABC television stations, according to legal experts. The FCC on Tuesday ordered an early review of the ABC licenses, saying it is investigating the network as part of its ongoing probe into Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices. ABC … Read more

Kimmel-Trump clash continues as FCC launches early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses

Kimmel-Trump clash continues as FCC launches early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses – CBS News Watch CBS News A day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC is launching an early review of the network’s broadcast licenses. Carter Evans has more. Source link

FCC orders early review of Disney’s TV licenses

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing FCC orders early review of Disney’s TV licenses 02:28 UP NEXT King Charles kicks off historic trip to U.S. 02:04 Grand jury indicts Comey for alleged threat against Trump 02:27 New federal raids in Minnesota target alleged fraud … Read more

FCC calling for early review of Disney’s broadcast license as Kimmel clash continues

The Federal Communications Commission is calling for an early review of Disney’s broadcast license. An FCC official tells CBS News the order is related to the agency’s investigation into Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices, but it also comes amid a feud between the White House and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News’ Kelly O’Grady has … Read more

FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday said it has ordered the Walt Disney Co. to file for early license renewal applications for its ABC television stations.  The FCC said in its order that it is investigating ABC stations for “possible violations” of the Communications Act of 1934 and the agency’s prohibition on unlawful discrimination.  An … Read more

FCC expected to order Disney stations to file broadcast license renewals early

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing FCC expected to order Disney stations to file broadcast license renewals early 03:20 UP NEXT Federal agents conducting raids tied to alleged welfare fraud in Minnesota 01:57 Kimmel says Trump joke was ‘obviously’ about age gap after calls … Read more

FCC to direct Disney-owned TV stations to file early license renewals, source says

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to issue an order Tuesday directing Disney’s eight owned-and-operated television stations to file their broadcast license renewals ahead of schedule, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The source described the move … Read more