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Disney's ABC sues FCC over alleged retaliatory license review tied to political bias claims

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18 Aug 2026
New York Post
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Disney's ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), accusing the Trump administration of retaliating against the network for its critical coverage by launching an early review of its broadcast licenses. The suit claims the FCC's probe into ABC's diversity policies and the accelerated license renewal process are politically motivated attempts to silence ABC's left-leaning shows. This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between the network and the government, with ABC warning that the administration's actions threaten free speech and press independence. The case will proceed in federal court as ABC seeks to block the FCC's review and protect its licenses.

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