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Political Joke Sparks FCC Controversy

Updated 2026-05-06 14:35 UTC 1 source Negative

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reportedly considering whether to shut down ABC over a tasteless joke about President Trump. The incident has sparked debate on the limits of free speech in media.

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The Hill
Maybe network executives really should consider that jokes about a president dying do little to serve the public interest.
2026-05-06 14:00 UTC
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