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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kevin E G Perry

FCC claims its review of ABC licenses has nothing to do with Jimmy Kimmel and is all about DEI

FCC chairman Brendan Carr has denied that White House pressure on Jimmy Kimmel was behind the decision to order ABC to apply to renew its broadcast licenses.

It was announced yesterday that the Disney-owned network is being required to renew its licenses by May 28, even though they are not due to expire until 2028.

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