Politics Oct 06 ABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over free speech and jurisdiction issues By Michael Kunzelman, Jocelyn Noveck, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
Nation Aug 18 Watch 6:11 ABC says FCC waging a retaliatory campaign violating free speech rights ABC sued the FCC, arguing the agency is waging a retaliatory campaign of censorship against the broadcast network, violating its right to free speech. ABC says the commission has wielded its regulatory power to punish and pressure the company through… By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Aug 18 ABC sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission, alleging violation of its First Amendment rights. By Jocelyn Noveck, Mike Catalini, Associated Press
Politics Apr 28 Watch 6:03 FCC threatens ABC's licenses as Trumps call for Kimmel's firing The FCC is ramping up the pressure on ABC and Disney by threatening to strip broadcasters of their station licenses. The FCC says the review of the licenses is tied to Disney’s DEI initiatives, but it’s widely seen as retaliation… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Politics Apr 27 Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady The remark about the president's wife was part of a routine on Thursday's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. That event two nights later was cut short… By David Bauder, Associated Press
Feb 19 FCC is investigating ABC's 'The View' over 'equal time' rule, chairman says By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The Trump administration has taken steps to clamp down on talk shows, which the FCC has suggested may be “motivated by partisan purposes.”… Continue reading
Dec 17 The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime broadcasting home ABC By Jake Coyle, Associated Press ABC will continue broadcasting the event until 2028, which will mark the 100th Oscars. This shift announced Wednesday represents a significant move for one of television's marquee events. S… Continue reading
Sep 26 Sinclair brings Jimmy Kimmel's show back to its ABC affiliate stations, ending blackout By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press Sinclair Broadcast Group is bringing Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show back to its ABC affiliate stations on Friday night, ending a dayslong TV blackout for dozens of cities across the U.S. over remarks the comedian made in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's… Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 6:21 Why some stations won't air Jimmy Kimmel's return to late night By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night less than a week after ABC suspended his show following his comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk. But two of the largest station ownership groups, Sinclair and Nexstar, say they won’t carry the program… Continue watching
Sep 23 Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to his late-night show after ABC lifts suspension, but some stations won't carry him By David Bauder, Associated Press ABC said Kimmel would return after the network had "thoughtful conversations" with the host. Continue reading