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FCC Plans to Challenge ABC Station Licenses Amid Controversy Over Late Host Jimmy Kimmel
The Federal Communications Commission plans to challenge the licenses of ABC stations amid pressure from the Trump administration to fire Jimmy Kimmel following controversy surrounding his monologue. This move could lead to a legal battle between the FCC and Disney, which owns ABC.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), under pressure from President Trump, plans to challenge the licenses of an ABC station amid controversy surrounding late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, setting up a potential legal battle between the FCC and Disney, ABC's parent company. The move comes as Trump allies urge ABC to fire Kimmel over his response to criticism about COVID-19 vaccine comments. The FCC is expected to file objections with the Commerce Department, arguing that ABC has not complied with the commission's voluntary guidelines for on-air behavior. The dispute could lead to a lengthy and costly court battle between the two parties.
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