ABC Challenges FCC's Early License Review as Retaliation

ABC has filed formal opposition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over its early license review of eight Disney-owned stations. The network, in a filing on Thursday, accused the Trump administration agency of targeting it based on content and viewpoints it dislikes, calling the review an "unprecedented" intimidation campaign. The stations in question are owned by Disney, which also owns ABC. The FCC's review, which typically occurs at license renewal, was initiated early, prompting ABC's legal challenge. The network argues that the action violates First Amendment protections against government retaliation for speech. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between media companies and the FCC under the current administration.