FCC reviews ABC licenses amid feud

The FCC's decision to launch an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses has sparked a fierce debate over free speech and political interference in media regulation.

The move followed a monologue by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel that drew a sharp rebuke from President Donald Trump, who publicly demanded that the network take action.

Legal experts suggest that broadcast license renewals are typically automatic and that the commission's strategy shift is a departure from established norms.

Media advocacy groups have warned that weaponizing the FCC to punish critical coverage could have a chilling effect on the entire industry.