Event Overview
FCC expected to order Disney stations to file broadcast license renewals early
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to order Disney's eight television stations to file their broadcast license renewals early, a move linked to controversy surrounding a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about Melania Trump. This order follows pressure from President Trump and the first lady, who called for Kimmel's termination. The FCC's review is seen as an unusual response to the situation, with some sources noting that Disney must demonstrate its operations are in the public interest (Fox News, NBC News).
The FCC's order for early license renewals could impact Disney's operations and regulatory standing, as they must prove compliance with public interest standards amid political scrutiny (Fox News).
FCC expected to order Disney stations to file broadcast license renewals early
The Federal Communications Commission is expected to order Disney's eight owned-and-operated television stations to file their broadcast license renewals ahead of schedule, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. NBC News’ Chole Melas details how the order is related to late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's.
US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
The US Federal Communications Commission is ordering an early review of Disney's television broadcast licences days after President Donald Trump called for the firing of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Trump had urged ABC - whose parent company is Disney - to pull Kimmel's show after the comedian joked that Melania.
FCC calls in Disney-owned ABC stations for early license review in wake of Jimmy Kimmel controversy
First lady Melania Trumps senior advisor Marc Beckman demands ABC terminate Jimmy Kimmel over his expectant widow joke, citing its contribution to violent rhetoric and repeated attempts on President Donald Trumps life. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday called Disney’s ABC licenses for early.
FCC orders review of ABC licenses after Kimmel joke offends Trump and first lady
The Federal Communications Commission today opened an unusual review of ABC’s broadcast licenses, one day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a recent joke in which he said Melania Trump looked like an “expectant widow.” There are no TV station licenses for any company up.