FCC orders early license renewal review of Disney-owned ABC stations amid Trump-Kimmel feud
The Federal Communications Commission ordered Disney's ABC to file early broadcast license renewal applications for all eight of its owned television stations, citing an investigation into possible violations including unlawful discrimination related to DEI practices. The order came days after President Trump called for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following a joke in which Kimmel called Melania Trump an 'expectant widow.' The licenses were not scheduled for renewal until 2028, and the move could theoretically lead to revocation, though the FCC has not revoked a broadcast license in over 40 years.
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This event sits in the top 1% of divergence this week. 15 outlets covered it, splitting into 14 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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