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ABC TV stations in major markets are under FCC scrutiny over their broadcast licenses, sparked by a Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump — prompting Disney to reapply for licenses in a rare move. The FCC is demanding proof ABC serves the public interest, facing expected backlash from Trump supporters demanding shutdowns. ABC is rallying viewers to flood the FCC with support before July 29th, with tens of thousands already signed up. FCC Chair Brendan Carr insists he’s acting legally, but critics accuse Disney of PR tactics. Amid this, President Trump is leveraging a Supreme Court ruling to potentially fire FCC leaders — a power he’s calling historic — while Democratic FCC commissioner Anna Gomez warns this could politicize agencies and harm consumers. ABC calls the review a First Amendment attack, claiming the FCC is using bureaucracy to silence dissent.

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