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Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses

Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Disney and its ABC unit sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to block an early review of licenses for eight ABC stations, arguing that the Trump administration is trying to punish the network over its broadcast content.

Disney, ABC sue US regulator over threats to broadcast licenses

Disney, ABC sue US regulator over threats to broadcast licenses

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Disney and its ABC unit sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to block an early review of licenses for eight ABC stations, arguing the Trump administration is trying to punish the network over its broadcast content.

Wait, a Network Is Actually Suing the Trump Administration for Once?

Wait, a Network Is Actually Suing the Trump Administration for Once?

ABC is accusing the Federal Communications Commission of infringing on its First Amendment rights

ABC Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC

ABC Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC

Disney’s ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, raising the pitch of the company’s efforts to countermand unusual pressure from the federal government to force the company’s stations to submit licenses for early renewal proceedings. ABC has found itself at cross purposes with the FCC at several moments in […]

The Latest: Disney sues Trump's FCC over broadcast license challenge

The Latest: Disney sues Trump's FCC over broadcast license challenge

Disney's suit filed Tuesday against the Federal Communications Commission says every media outlet in the nation is at risk due to the Trump administration's retaliation over Jimmy Kimmel's satire

‘Despicable' or unfortunate? Lawmakers' fury amid USS Lincoln crisis

‘Despicable' or unfortunate? Lawmakers' fury amid USS Lincoln crisis

Republican lawmakers have largely remained silent about reported conditions on the aircraft carrier, not criticizing Donald Trump or defending him.

Rosie O'Donnell brutally roasts Trump in 'Kimmel' hosting debut

Rosie O'Donnell brutally roasts Trump in 'Kimmel' hosting debut

Rosie O'Donnell has returned to TV to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," and she trolled President Donald Trump in her monologue without ever saying his name.

Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from White House

Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from White House

Todd Blanche declined to pledge Justice Department independence, saying he would take President Donald Trump's views into account on prosecutions.

Trump votes by mail again in Florida Republican primary

Trump votes by mail again in Florida Republican primary

President Trump voted by mail in Florida's Republican primary, even as he rails on the method as an "inherently corrupt" system of voting.

Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows

Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows

The number of people worth more than $100 million whom President Donald Trump has appointed to his administration is more than four times the combined total of the three previous presidents

Did Trump end daylight saving time? Here's what still needs to happen

Did Trump end daylight saving time? Here's what still needs to happen

Trump called on the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act in a Truth Social post on Aug. 12. The bill would make daylight saving time permanent.

Republican senator criticizes Trump on 'wrong' comments about vaccines

Republican senator criticizes Trump on 'wrong' comments about vaccines

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, repeatedly slammed President Donald Trump over his recent executive order on vaccines.