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Jul 28, 2026 FCC initiated a license-denial proceeding against eight ABC-owned stations following conservative petitions Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Former FCC officials warned the proceeding threatens to censor a broadcaster's editorial speech, sending a chilling message to media over content disfavored by the administration.
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- FCC receives petitions to deny ABC license renewals; ex-officials warn of constitutional violation — The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, received petitions from conservative groups (Media Research Center and Center for American Rights) to deny license renewals for eight ABC-owned television stations. The petitions followed an "extremely unusual" early renewal order issued by the FCC in late April after criticism of ABC by Donald Trump. A coalition of former FCC chairs and senior officials from both parties filed a response warning the proceeding is "unprecedented" and violates the Communications Act and Constitution by seeking to censor speech and send a "chilling message" to broadcasters based on editorial content the administration dislikes.
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Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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