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July 7, 2026

ABC fires back at FCC investigation of 'The View' in new comments calling it a First Amendment violation

ABC claimed the FCC's probe of "The View" violates the show's First Amendment rights, arguing the agency targets programs unfriendly to President Donald Trump.

July 6, 2026

'The View' eased up on political candidate bookings amid FCC inquiry, report says

The FCC's equal time rule inquiry has compelled "The View" to hedge its political guest bookings, according to Semafor, with ABC launching a campaign to fight back.

June 30, 2026

ABC has no business on public airwaves because it operates 'like a partisan cable network,’ watchdog tells FCC

The Media Research Center filed a petition urging the FCC to deny ABC's license renewals, calling the network a partisan operation that peddles falsehoods.

June 24, 2026

FCC phone ID plan could end burner phones

The FCC is considering new know your customer rules that would require phone companies to collect government IDs and addresses before granting service.

June 23, 2026

ABC touts JD Vance interview amid FCC’s war with ‘The View’ over equal time for political candidates

JD Vance episode of "the View" attracted 3.3 million viewers as Disney and the FCC clash over whether the show deserves a bona fide news exemption.

June 23, 2026

Conservative watchdog tells FCC that 'The View' is a Democratic Party operation, not a news program

"The View"'s FCC battle intensifies as a conservative watchdog argues ABC's daytime show operates for political purposes and should not be exempt from equal time rules.

June 22, 2026

ABC launches on-air campaign encouraging viewers to support ‘The View’ in battle with Trump’s FCC

ABC launches on-air campaign urging viewers to support "The View" and eight Disney-owned affiliates in its battle with the FCC over equal time rules.

June 3, 2026

FCC launches sweeping review of $3B school internet subsidy program over screen time concerns

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program amid concerns about excessive screen time and declining test scores.

June 1, 2026

Congress targets NFL's $110B broadcast model as Jim Jordan requests Goodell testify at June 10 hearing

Congress requests NFL commissioner Roger Goodell testify about whether sports leagues use the Sports Broadcasting Act's antitrust exemption to potentially harm consumers.

May 29, 2026

Disney accuses Trump's FCC of attempting to 'suppress speech' with license renewal investigation

Disney and ABC called the FCC's early license renewal order "unconstitutional," claiming it was designed to suppress speech and stifle local broadcasters.