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Trump Administration's Review of ABC's Broadcast Licenses Looks Like 'Illegal Jawboning'

When he returned to the White House, Trump vowed to protect free speech from the government. The FCC's latest move against ABC and Disney looks like the opposite.

Reason

As Trump Renews Calls for Jimmy Kimmel's Removal, What's Next for Disney Stock?

Disney stock slips as Trump renews demand for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel. FCC’s unexpected review of broadcast licenses is hurting DIS shares as well on Tuesday.

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FCC orders review of ABC's broadcast licenses

The review comes shortly after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump condemned ABC for a joke made by its late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

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Paramount Warner Bros Acquisition Advances as FCC Reviews Foreign Investment Plan

Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investment as its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition moves forward.

International Business Times

Kimmel's 'Expectant Widow' Joke Puts Eight ABC Stations at Risk as FCC Escalates

FCC orders Disney's TV stations to renew licenses early, escalating tensions with Trump. Critics say the move challenges First Amendment rights and signals government overreach.

International Business Times UK

FCC orders review of ABC licenses after Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Trump joke

Eight local broadcasting licenses under review after White House launched attack on late-night host over comment

The Guardian - US

'Satire Is Not a Crime': Jane Fonda's Committee Rallies to Defend Jimmy Kimmel

Jane Fonda's Committee for the First Amendment defends Jimmy Kimmel after Trump's call for his firing over a satirical joke, highlighting ongoing free speech debates

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Stephen Colbert rejects ‘partisan’ label on political jokes: ‘I don’t have any problem with Trump being a Republican’

‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ will air its final episode next month

The Independent UK

National Religious Broadcasters asked FCC to investigate Jimmy Kimmel over Melania Trump joke

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The Independent UK

George Clooney backs Jimmy Kimmel after Trump and First Lady call for comedian’s firing over ‘widow’ joke

Kimmel has faced backlash for joking that Melania had the glow of an ‘expectant widow’ days before the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel backlash intensifies as FCC orders ABC to renew broadcast licenses early

ABC has been under pressure since Kimmel made a ‘widow’ joke about Melania Trump during Thursday’s broadcast of his eponymous late night show, days before a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The Independent UK

AST SpaceMobile Gets FCC Green Light for Direct-to-Device Service After Launch Setback

FCC approval puts AST SpaceMobile on track for U.S. space-based cellular service, with backing from Google and AT&T and a 2027 profitability target.

MarketBeat

DJI Lito vs DJI Neo 2 – Picking the best beginner drone becomes a tough call. "Which is best" says the expert

DJI Neo 2 gets a competitor from DJI – the Lito 1. Which is the best choice for a beginner drone now?

Digital Camera World

Amazon Eero and Leo routers gain FCC Conditional Approval for US sales — Eero products can skirt router ban for the next 18 months, firm joins Netgear on approval list

Amazon’s Eero is the latest router manufacturer to gain “Conditional Approval” from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to sell its routers in the United States.

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TechRadar

DJI fans in the US will miss out on 25 drone and camera launches this year due to ban — as appeal reveals $1.5bn financial hit causing the company 'immediate and grave harm'

DJI is throwing itself into a full appeal of its ban in the US, and it wants to see action taken immediately.

Barchart

This Space Stock Just Proved the Bears Wrong Again—Here's What Comes Next

AST SpaceMobile’s recent dip highlights how short-term setbacks can obscure long-term progress, especially as major regulatory wins reshape its competitive position. The key question now is execution—not viability.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s FCC weighs whether to flag shows with trans or non-binary ‘programming’

Statement on TV ratings system says disclosure is needed for children’s programs that include ‘gender identity issues’

TechRadar

FCC router ban begs the question: Do you know what’s running in your network?

In March 2026, the FCC banned authorization for new, foreign-made consumer routers, citing national security risks. How should organizations respond?

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TechRadar

Dolby Atmos is coming to free-to-air TV at last — no internet, no fee, and no next-gen tuner, but still immersive audio

There's life in free broadcast TV yet, and you won't need ATSC 3.0 to get it

Roll Call

Supreme Court sounds ready to back agency authority over violations

The Supreme Court appeared ready to back limited forfeiture powers for federal agencies during oral arguments Tuesday, in a pair of challenges to the ability for the Federal Communications Commission to impose fines on alleged lawbreakers. Telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon asked the justices to toss more than $100 million…

Tom’s Hardware

TP-Link seeks to secure conditional approval from FCC following router import ban — company stresses it is no longer Chinese-owned

TP-Link, one of the most popular consumer router brands in the U.S., met with FCC officials to discuss how it can secure a conditional approval to continue introducing and selling new routers.

Axios

Judge orders Nexstar-Tegna to pause merger

The ruling significantly dampens the consolidation outlook for the entire local broadcast industry.

Roll Call

Supreme Court to hear arguments on agency authority over violations

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could shrink Congress’ power to let agencies internally decide legal and regulatory violations, as two telecommunications giants challenge the Federal Communications Commission’s power to impose forfeitures. AT&T and Verizon have contested determinations by the FCC that…

TechRadar

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from new GoPro cameras to the 'most beautiful phone of 2026'

If you haven't been keeping tabs on the technology headlines over the past seven days, we've got you covered.

The Independent UK

Judge blocks $6.2bn merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna amid fears of monopoly

The deal is on hold pending the resolution of a lawsuit

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