https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battlesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battles#u39875Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:30:57 +0000ABC is asking viewers to support the network as it battles the Trump administration over its broadcasting licenses. The network claims the FCC is conducting an early license renewal review to retaliate against ABC, specifically targeting the status of The View as a news program. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr rejected these claims, asserting that broadcasters must operate in the public interest. ABC argues that public comments regarding the license renewals have been overwhelmingly positive.Why it mattersThis conflict centers on whether the FCC is using regulatory reviews to punish networks for the https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battles#u29963Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:55:42 +0000FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended the agency's actions against ABC by stating that broadcasters have a duty to operate in the public interest. This response follows ABC's request for viewer support during a dispute with the Trump administration. The network contends that the FCC is conducting an early license renewal review as part of a retaliation campaign centered on the status of The View as a news program. ABC maintains that public comments overwhelmingly support the renewal of its licenses.Why it mattersThe dispute centers on whether specific network programming meets regulator https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battles#u27584Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:00:35 +0000ABC is seeking viewer support amid a dispute with the Trump administration over the status of The View as a news program. The network claims the FCC's early license renewal review is part of a retaliation campaign. ABC says comments overwhelmingly favor license renewals.What's confirmed:The FCC is requiring network stations to pursue early renewal of broadcast licenses.ABC says comments overwhelmingly favor license renewals.Still unconfirmed:The Trump administration is challenging the status of The View as a news program. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battles#u26629Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:52:05 +0000ABC is broadcasting appeals for viewer support for the network and the program The View. The Trump administration is challenging the status of the show as a news program. The FCC is requiring network stations to pursue early renewal of broadcast licenses. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battles#u18868Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:20:29 +0000ABC is airing messages asking viewers to support the network and the program The View. The Trump administration is questioning if the show is a bona fide news program. The FCC is also demanding that network stations seek early renewal of their broadcast licenses.What's confirmed:ABC is asking viewers to support the network and the show The View.The Trump administration is challenging whether The View is a bona fide news program.The FCC is demanding that ABC stations seek early renewal of their broadcast licenses. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-calls-on-viewers-to-back-network-in-trump-battles#u13429Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:47:16 +0000ABC has started an on-air campaign asking viewers to support the network and the show "The View". The network is facing two investigations by the FCC over license renewals and equal time rules. Disney is fighting these actions from the Trump administration.What's confirmed:ABC launched an on-air campaign urging viewers to back the network in battles with the Trump administration.The disputes involve the FCC and concern license renewals and equal time rules.The campaign seeks support for "The View" and eight Disney-owned affiliates.The FCC is currently conducting two investi