Conservatives Ask FCC to Halt ABC License Review

Conservative groups have urged the FCC to maintain the routine, non-politicized process of broadcast license renewals, amid an ongoing probe into ABC stations’ operations and decisions, including skipping President Trump's primetime address. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr indicated that ABC's actions and its DEI practices are under review, and the groups fear that changing renewal standards could lead to increased politicization of broadcasting. The stations' licenses were scheduled for renewal between 2028 and 2031, but the FCC has expedited the review process.

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