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Disney sues FCC over ‘retaliatory campaign against ABC,’ seeks to block early renewal proceedings

August 18, 2026

Disney sues FCC over ‘retaliatory campaign against ABC,’ seeks to block early renewal proceedings

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for early renewal of eight ABC-owned stations' licenses in April.

Rosie O'Donnell won't worry about FCC, Brendan Carr ahead of Kimmel hosting, doesn't 'pay any heed to them'

August 4, 2026

Rosie O'Donnell won't worry about FCC, Brendan Carr ahead of Kimmel hosting, doesn't 'pay any heed to them'

Rosie O'Donnell dismissed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and his agency as a threat ahead of her upcoming "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" guest hosting stint later this month.

Foreign robot ban targets China over security fears

July 31, 2026

Foreign robot ban targets China over security fears

The FCC added foreign-produced humanoid robots and connected power inverters to its Covered List, blocking new models from receiving U.S. authorization.

ABC accuses FCC of 'retaliation' as federal agency threatens to revoke Disney's broadcasting licenses

July 30, 2026

ABC accuses FCC of 'retaliation' as federal agency threatens to revoke Disney's broadcasting licenses

ABC accuses the FCC of retaliation over Jimmy Kimmel's jokes about President Trump, calling the early license renewal of eight Disney-owned stations punitive.

Conservative groups urge FCC to back off ABC license review, warning it could hurt right-leaning media

July 25, 2026

Conservative groups urge FCC to back off ABC license review, warning it could hurt right-leaning media

Conservative groups urge FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to preserve routine broadcast license renewals, warning the ABC precedent could hurt right-leaning media.

FCC chair suggests ABC skipping Trump's speech will factor in license renewal decision

July 23, 2026

FCC chair suggests ABC skipping Trump's speech will factor in license renewal decision

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr suggested ABC's decision to skip President Donald Trump's primetime address could factor into the network's broadcast license renewals.

FCC Chairman Carr says spectrum auction will make wireless faster, cheaper while raising billions for Treasury

July 22, 2026

FCC Chairman Carr says spectrum auction will make wireless faster, cheaper while raising billions for Treasury

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the spectrum auction could raise $30 to $60 billion for the U.S. Treasury while making wireless faster and cheaper.

STEVE FORBES, STEPHEN MOORE: America must free its airwaves before China pulls ahead

July 22, 2026

STEVE FORBES, STEPHEN MOORE: America must free its airwaves before China pulls ahead

The FCC's new "super band" auction could add $264 billion to gross domestic product and support 1.5 million jobs without imposing any new taxes.

Top media networks put on notice after refusing to air Trump's primetime address: 'Serious concerns'

July 20, 2026

Top media networks put on notice after refusing to air Trump's primetime address: 'Serious concerns'

Rep. Buddy Carter asks FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to review whether ABC, NBC and CBS violated public interest obligations over Trump's primetime address.

FCC chair mocks 'The View' host Sunny Hostin for blatant partisanship as she pleads for Dems to win Senate

July 10, 2026

FCC chair mocks 'The View' host Sunny Hostin for blatant partisanship as she pleads for Dems to win Senate

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr mocked "The View" after Sunny Hostin urged Democrats to flip the Senate while ABC argues the show is a bona fide news program.