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ABC accuses FCC of violating its free speech

The Hill · May 8, 2026, 5:06 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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ABC is accusing President Trump's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of violating its First Amendment rights as FCC Chair Brendan Carr ramps up scrutiny of the Disney-owned outlet over the content it broadcasts. In a Friday filing with the FCC, which was first reported by The New York Times, AB

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