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U.S. Capitol

Senate Dems Blast FCC’s Disney Probe as ‘Egregious Abuse of Power’

By George Winslow published

Sens. Markey, Schumer, Cantwell and Luján are demanding that FCC stop First Amendment attacks on Disney, ABC

Regulatory & Legal
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt at 2026 NAB Show

NAB Criticizes FCC for Ordering Early Renewal of ABC-Owned Stations

By George Winslow published

President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt said the request is ‘unprecedented’ and ‘creates significant uncertainty for all broadcasters’

Regulatory & Legal
Jimmy Kimmel

FCC Orders Early Review of ABC-Owned Broadcast Station Licenses

By George Winslow published

The unusual move significantly escalates the regulators ongoing investigation of Disney and its ABC-owned stations

Regulatory & Legal
FCC members Jessica Rosenworcel and Brendan Carr

FCC’s Rosenworcel Takes Parting Swipe at Incoming Trump Administration Over First Amendment

By Tom Butts published

Regulation Chair denies four complaints against TV stations for ‘biased coverage’

Regulation
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt

NAB Chief LeGeyt: Broadcasters Work To Uphold Democracy ‘Amid an Unprecedented Wave of Misinformation’

By George Winslow published

‘Broadcasters increasingly face threats … of broadcast license or spectrum revocations’ in their fight to defend democracy, he says in The Hill op-ed

Regulatory & Legal
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FCC Not Delaying TV License Renewal Schedule

By Michael Balderston published

First renewal group must file by June 1

FCC