FCC orders early review of Disney’s TV licenses
The FCC has ordered Disney to file early license renewals for its ABC stations. This decision comes amid growing scrutiny of ABC and Jimmy Kimmel due to recent controversial remarks. The situation highlights the increasing pressure on media companies regarding their broadcasting licenses.
- ▪The FCC has mandated early license renewals for all eight Disney-owned ABC stations.
- ▪This order is unprecedented and comes years before the licenses are set to expire.
- ▪Jimmy Kimmel's recent comments about the first lady have drawn criticism, adding to the pressure on ABC.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:09:23 GMT |
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Pressure is mounting for ABC and Disney after an unprecedented move by the FCC, ordering all eight Disney-owned local ABC stations to file early license renewals, years before their expiration. This, as Jimmy Kimmel and ABC remain under fire for his recent comments about the first lady. NBC News’ Chloe Melas has the story.April 28, 2026
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