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Disney accuses Trump's FCC of attempting to 'suppress speech' with license renewal investigation
Disney and ABC attacked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday for attempting to "suppress speech" through its early license renewal order for local stations.

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Disney's ABC files early broadcast licenses renewal. FCC chair vows to 'follow the facts'
Disney’s ABC calls FCC’s license review a threat to speech. What to know about the feud.
Disney’s ABC Calls FCC’s License Review a Threat to Speech. What to Know About the Feud.
Disney ’s DIS -1.83% ABC on Thursday complied with the Federal Communications Commission’s order to file for early license renewals for its eight local broadcast stations but pushed back on the regula...

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'An unlawful assault on free speech and a free press': the FCC is under fire for pressuring ABC to renew its broadcast licenses early
ABC Tells FCC Its Early Review Of Broadcast Licenses Chills Free Speech: “An Extraordinary Demonstration Of Power And Coercion”
ABC slams FCC Chairman Carr while asking for renewal of its broadcast licenses
ABC nevertheless felt compelled to follow through on the review process, albeit grudgingly, alongside accusations that the FCC was engaged in a campaign of “unconstitutional retaliation and coercion.”

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ABC accuses Trump’s FCC of ‘unconstitutional retaliation’ in station license fight
ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'

ABC Submits Broadcast Renewal Application to FCC 'Under Protest'

Disney’s ABC has submitted its license renewal applications to the FCC as ordered by the agency — but it is doing so “under protest.” The FCC's Media Bureau last month issued an unprecedented order forcing ABC to reapply for spectrum licenses for its eight owned-and-operated stations on an accelerated schedule.
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Disney's ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air after remarks about Kirk

“Mr. Kimmel’s comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse,” said a Walt Disney executive. Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it was pulling "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the ...
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Disney still owns ABC and it did not cancel ‘The View’

This claim originated from satire. PolitiFact found no credible news reports or public statements from The Walt Disney Co. or ABC that the network was sold or being sold. A Disney spokesperson said the claim is untrue. See the sources for this fact-check ...

ABC blasts Brendan Carr for ‘assault’ on its TV licenses

The media giant warns that the American people will bear the true cost of the FCC’s pressure on its broadcast licenses.