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Trump official says US did not censor Colbert interview but is probing ABC's 'The View'
FCC Chair Brendan Carr confirmed an investigation into ABC's The View for possible equal-time rule violations after Texas Democrat James Talarico's interview boosted fundraising by $2.5 million.
- On Wednesday, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced an enforcement action into ABC's The View after it featured James Talarico earlier this month.
- Last month, the FCC issued guidance saying talk shows can no longer assume they are exempt from the bona fide news exemption based on longstanding practice, revisiting the Jay Leno interview precedent.
- Under the new approach, networks must file petitions for a bona fide news exemption before interviews or create political files for rivals to request equal time.
- Fox News reported earlier this month The View was under investigation, and Talarico's campaign reported raising $2.5 million since the Colbert interview, which drew nearly 6 million YouTube views.
- Anna Gomez, Democratic FCC Commissioner, said the guidance violates broadcasters' free-speech rights, while CBS disputed Colbert's claim, saying legal advice warned the broadcast could trigger equal-time for two candidates.
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Brendan Carr Confirms FCC Has Begun ‘Enforcement Proceedings’ Against ABC’s ‘The View’ Over Equal Time Issues
FCC chief Brendan Carr confirmed the commission has started 'enforcement proceedings' against ABC's 'The View' for alleged equal time rule violations.
FCC chair says agency is looking into 'enforcement action' against 'The View' over James Talarico appearance
Brendan Carr cited the federal requirement that broadcast stations give equal time to political candidates.Sara Haines, Joy Behar, and Ana Navarro cohost 'The View' ABC/Lou RoccoThe View is under investigation by the FCC, Chairman Brendan Carr confirmed in an open meeting Wednesday."The FCC has an enforcement action underway on that," Carr said when asked if the agency had opened a probe into the daytime series over potential violations of the "…
FCC Opens Enforcement Action Against ABC's 'The View' Over Equal Time Concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an enforcement action against ABC’s “The View” following the program’s recent interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, who is seeking the state Democratic Party nomination for Senate. The enforcement action was triggered by Talarico’s appearance on the program earlier this month. The show’s decision to host Talarico as a guest prompted concerns that ABC may have provided airtime to…
FCC Targets ‘The View’ for Enforcement, Dismisses Colbert-Talarico Hoax.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating ABC’s The View for potential violations of the Equal Time Rule after featuring Texas Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico.WHO WAS INVOLVED: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, Texas State Representative James Talarico (D), ABC’s The View, and CBS’s Stephen Colbert.WHEN & WHERE: The investigation was confirmed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026; the events involve ABC…
FCC Opens 'Enforcement Action' Against ABC's 'The View' over Democrat James Talarico Interview
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has revealed that an "enforcement action" is being contemplated against ABC's far-left daytime talk show, "The View," after inviting Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico on the show.
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