ABC challenges FCC alleging political retaliation in early TV license renewals
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ABC has sued the FCC in federal court, alleging the agency is retaliating against its coverage by forcing eight ABC-owned stations to apply for license renewals early, a move that could lead to hearings or denial and threaten press independence amid broader political pressure on broadcasters during the Trump era.
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