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FCC orders early review of ABC broadcast licenses after latest Trump-Kimmel clash

FCC orders early review of ABC broadcast licenses after latest Trump-Kimmel clash

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started an early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses for eight local stations. This action follows demands from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

Key Facts

  • The FCC is reviewing broadcast licenses for eight local ABC stations.
  • The review was ordered earlier than usual.
  • President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump asked ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel.
  • Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night television host on ABC.
  • The FCC is the government agency that regulates broadcast licenses in the U.S.
  • The situation is connected to disagreements involving President Trump and Kimmel.
  • ABC owns the local stations under review.
  • This is a notable government action related to a television network and political figures.
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