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FCC Orders Early ABC License Review After Kimmel's Melania Trump Joke

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ordered an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses. This decision follows a controversial joke made by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel about former First Lady Melania Trump.

28 Apr, 17:14 — 28 Apr, 20:52
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ReutersVery High4h ago

FCC orders early reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations - Reuters

FCC orders early reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations  Reuters

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NPRHigh2h ago

FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke

The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.

By Mandalit del Barco

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CNNMostly Factual5h ago

Trump-aligned FCC plans to challenge ABC's licenses with early review - CNN

Trump-aligned FCC plans to challenge ABC's licenses with early review  CNN

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cnbcMostly Factual3h ago

FCC begins review of Disney broadcast licenses years ahead of schedule

The Federal Communications Commission has told Disney to file its broadcast license renewals early, citing concerns around its DEI policies.

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Business InsiderMostly Factual4h ago

The FCC is reviewing Disney's ABC broadcast licenses, citing its probe into the company's DEI policies

FTC commissioner Brendan Carr has been on the attack against big media companies. CPAC The FCC is reviewing ABC's broadcast licenses, citing an ongoing probe of parent Disney's DEI practices. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, a Trump appointee, said: "There's evidence that Disney has been pretty bad." The review also follows a Jimmy Kimmel joke that upset President Donald Trump and the first lady. The FCC is reviewing Disney-owned ABC's broadcast licenses, citing an ongoing probe of the company's ...

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual3h ago

ABC Station Owners and Advertisers Have Not Clamored to Fire Jimmy Kimmel This Time

Or even to suspend him over his viral "expectant widow" joke.

By Anthony Maglio

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rte-newsMostly Factual2h ago

US agency orders early review of ABC's license

The agency that regulates the US airwaves has ordered an early review of the license of broadcaster ABC after President Donald Trump and his wife demanded it fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel.

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ndtvMostly Factual3h ago

US Orders ABC License Review Over Jimmy Kimmel's Melania Trump Joke

The US Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered Disney to submit a license renewal application for its ABC local stations, several years ahead of schedule.

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First report: BBC · 28 Apr, 16:49Full coverage: 15 · 6hWindow: 6h