FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The FCC has ordered Disney to file for early license renewal of its ABC television stations amid an investigation into possible violations of the Communications Act. This directive follows President Trump's call for the firing of comedian Jimmy Kimmel after a controversial joke he made. Disney has stated its commitment to compliance with FCC rules and plans to defend its practices through legal channels.
- ▪The FCC is investigating Disney's ABC stations for possible violations of the Communications Act.
- ▪President Trump has called for Jimmy Kimmel's firing over a joke he made about Melania Trump.
- ▪Disney is required to file early license renewal applications for its ABC television stations.
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MoneyWatch FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Aimee Picchi Aimee Picchi Associate Managing Editor, MoneyWatch Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports. Read Full Bio Aimee Picchi Updated on: April 28, 2026 / 9:20 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Federal Communications Commission has directed Walt Disney Co.
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