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ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech

NPR News · May 9, 2026, 4:37 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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In a filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech. The point of contention: "The View," and whether it's subject to equal time rules.

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