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FCC Seeks to Dismiss ABC’s Lawsuit

Updated 2026-09-04 07:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The FCC has asked a federal court to dismiss ABC's lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations in TV license renewals. The case is unrelated to Jimmy Kimmel or 'The View'.

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Variety

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Actor-turned director Anna Foglietta is back in Venice in a different guise this year, after serving as the event’s official emcee in 2020. Foglietta — who is best-known to international audiences for her role in Italy’s smash hit “Perfect Strangers” — is on the Lido with her directorial debut

2026-09-04 07:38 UTC

Variety

FCC Asks Court to Throw Out ABC’s Lawsuit Alleging TV License Renewals Violate First Amendment, as Agency Repeats Claim the Action Is Unrelated to Jimmy Kimmel or ‘The View’

The FCC on Thursday asked a federal court to dismiss the First Amendment lawsuit ABC filed against the agency, arguing that the Disney-owned broadcaster failed to establish that the FCC’s early license renewal review for ABC’s TV stations represents “retaliation” for disfavor

2026-09-04 07:49 UTC