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Top Stories· August 18, 2026 at 01:27 p.m.

ABC Files Lawsuit Against FCC Over Alleged Retaliation for Broadcast Content

ABC Files Lawsuit Against FCC Over Alleged Retaliation for Broadcast Content

Key takeaways

  • ABC and Disney have filed a lawsuit against the FCC
  • The lawsuit alleges retaliation for ABC's broadcast content
  • The dispute stems from criticism of ABC's political coverage by the Trump administration

In a federal court filing on Tuesday, ABC and its parent company Disney accused the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of waging a retaliatory campaign against their networks over the content they broadcast. The lawsuit alleges that the FCC is punishing ABC for its speech by threatening its broadcast licenses, marking an escalation in the dispute between ABC and the Trump administration. The dispute stems from the administration's criticism of ABC's political coverage, particularly late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and The View.

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