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ABC Defends FCC License Renewal Petitions Amid Retaliation Claims

Updated 2026-07-30 15:25 UTC 1 source Negative

ABC Network has defended its FCC license renewal petitions, claiming an ongoing retaliation campaign against the network for its coverage of Trump. The network argues that this is a threat to free speech and public interest.

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ABC Says Comments Overwhelmingly Favor License Renewals Despite FCC “Ongoing Retaliation Campaign” To Punish Network Over Trump Coverage

ABC said that the FCC’s demand for an early review of its broadcast station licenses was an part of an “ongoing retaliation campaign” to punish the network over its news coverage and create a chilling effect on free speech. In a filing made public on Thursday, the network’s l

2026-07-30 15:17 UTC