https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-sues-f-c-c-to-block-threat-to-its-tv-licensesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-sues-f-c-c-to-block-threat-to-its-tv-licenseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abc-sues-f-c-c-to-block-threat-to-its-tv-licenses#u45159Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:31:59 +0000Disney-owned ABC has filed a lawsuit against the FCC, alleging First Amendment violations and a "retaliatory campaign" over its TV licenses. The lawsuit is related to a months-long feud between ABC and the FCC, with ABC claiming the FCC's review of its licenses was "politically motivated". The FCC's actions are seen as a threat to ABC's broadcast licenses.Why it mattersThe lawsuit escalates a long-standing dispute between ABC and the FCC, which began during the Trump administration. The FCC, under Commissioner Brendan Carr, has been reviewing ABC's licen