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July 6, 2026
FCC Reviews ABC License Renewals Amid Controversy Over 'The View'
- The FCC, led by Brendan Carr, is reviewing ABC's license renewals, with a focus on the talk show 'The View' amid allegations of political bias.
- ABC has submitted over 77,000 public comments in support of 'The View', arguing that the FCC's scrutiny threatens editorial independence.
- Critics accuse the FCC of selective enforcement, targeting programs perceived as critical of the administration while ignoring others.
3 Sources
- Conservative fight against license renewals for ABC stations heats upJul 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM · The Guardian
- ABC says Trump agency unfairly targets 'The View'Jul 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM · Reuters
- Trump’s FCC accused of trying to silence ‘The View’ in free speech fightJul 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM · Independent