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ABC accuses FCC, Carr of trying to censor its stations
ABC says the FCC’s unprecedented review would chill broadcasters and pressure local stations, as more than 150,000 public comments back the licenses.
- ABC submitted a 119-page filing to the FCC accusing the agency of "attempted censorship" and retaliatory action over the network's broadcast programming and editorial choices.
- The dispute stems from an unprecedented FCC order reviewing the broadcast licenses of eight ABC owned-and-operated local stations years before their scheduled 2028 renewal.
- ABC directly called out FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, arguing that the administration's threats are meant to intimidate the broader media industry into self-censorship.
- The license review followed White House criticism of on-air content, including commentary by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and political coverage on programs like The View.
- Bipartisan criticism has mounted against the FCC's move, with former agency chairs from both Republican and Democratic administrations calling the proceeding an unconstitutional assault on free speech.
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The Toronto Star+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate ‘in the public interest’
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday defended his agency’s recent actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a duty to “operate in the public interest” and the FCC is merely trying to restore that standard.
·Toronto, Canada
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FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate 'in the public interest'
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is defending the agency's actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a duty to operate in the public interest.
·New York, United States
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Leaning Left22Leaning Right10Center29Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Center
Bias Distribution
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