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ABC is suing the FCC, claiming the agency’s license review is a First Amendment attack and retaliation for critical coverage of President Trump. The FCC says it’s examining ABC’s diversity policies for compliance with anti-discrimination laws—but ABC argues it’s punishment for political reporting. Tensions spiked after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr hinted at “additional work” over Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial remarks, prompting some ABC affiliates to pull his show. The case also hinges on whether “The View” qualifies as news, which would affect its broadcast rules—ABC insists guests are chosen for newsworthiness, not politics. This high-stakes legal clash could reshape how broadcasters navigate political scrutiny and FCC oversight.

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