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politics2 hours ago

FCC Under Fire as Trump Pushes TV-License Crackdown

President Trump's threats to revoke broadcast licenses have moved from rhetoric to reality as FCC Chair Brendan Carr opens an early renewal review of ABC's network-owned stations and weighs probes into NBCUniversal. Democrats warn licensing actions cannot punish editorial decisions protected by the First Amendment, while legal experts caution that tying licenses to political speech could invite constitutional challenges. A final decision and any hearings could be months away, with ABC comment deadlines set for Aug. 5.

Trump Suggests TV License Revocation for Networks Critical of Him
politics10 months ago

Trump Suggests TV License Revocation for Networks Critical of Him

President Trump suggested that networks giving him negative coverage could have their licenses revoked, raising concerns about government censorship, especially after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show following controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk's death. FCC officials have debated the legality of such actions, with critics warning that this threatens free speech and First Amendment rights.