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Rhiannon12866

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 11:20 PM 20 hrs ago

FCC threatens ABC's licenses as Trumps call for Kimmel's firing - PBS NewsHour



The FCC is ramping up the pressure on ABC and Disney by threatening to strip broadcasters of their station licenses. The FCC says the review of the licenses is tied to Disney’s DEI initiatives, but it’s widely seen as retaliation in the ongoing battle between Trump and ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Geoff Bennett discussed more with CNN media analyst Brian Stelter. - Aired on 04/28/2026.
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FCC threatens ABC's licenses as Trumps call for Kimmel's firing - PBS NewsHour (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 20 hrs ago OP
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