Disney and ABC sue FCC over early license renewals
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Internal documents obtained by Guardian show White House meetings, scheduled calls with top Trump officials and communications with Fox News producers
Disney is fighting back against the Trump administration — and FCC Chair Brendan Carr in particular -- and at least one federal regulator is cheering it on. The Walt Disney Co. and ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday,
The Disney-owned network is switching its programming from one St. Louis station to another, attracting inquiries from the FCC’s Brendan Carr.
Disney's lawsuit revealed "The View" has curbed political candidate bookings and altered video clip selection amid the FCC's pressure on ABC stations.
ABC has been pushing back on FCC for several months now, but on Tuesday, it filed a First Amendment lawsuit, claiming that the agency’s regulatory actions and investigations were part of a Trump administration effort to punish it for its speech.
Newly released calendar logs show FCC Chair Brendan Carr made at least eight visits to the White House and held scheduled calls with senior officials
President Donald Trump on Friday nominated Danielle Thumann, who currently serves as senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, to serve as a commissioner on the agency. If she’s confirmed, it would give Republicans a 3-1 advantage at the FCC (with one remaining seat still unfilled).
Disney's ABC is pushing back against the FCC, alleging "blatant retaliation" against its content in a new lawsuit.