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FCC orders review of ABC's broadcast licenses

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an accelerated review of ABC's local station broadcast licenses as it investigates whether those stations violated the FCC's rules that are meant to prevent "unlawful discrimination" related to ABC's diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Why it matters: The move is unprecedented, and it puts pressure on ABC and its parent Disney as they continue to clash with the Trump administration over the content they broadcast.


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