ABC sues the FCC over Trump and Carr’s campaign of threats

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Reporting

Engadget reports that ABC sues the FCC to stop an early review of its TV licenses. ABC accused the Trump Administration of waging "a retaliatory campaign" because it doesn't like what the network broadcasts. The key issue is what changes after the announcement: price, access, timing, compatibility, reliability, or reader impact.

The Verge reports that ABC sues the FCC over Trump and Carr’s campaign of threats. ABC is suing the Federal Communications Commission over claims the agency "waged a retaliatory campaign" against its networks over the content they broadcast. In a lawsuit filed in federal court on Tuesday, ABC and its parent company Disney accuse the FCC of "punishing ABC for its speech" by threatening its broadcast licenses. It's the latest […] The key issue is what changes after the announcement: price, access, timing, compatibility, reliability, or reader impact.

The Details

• Engadget: ABC sues the FCC to stop an early review of its TV licenses
• ABC accused the Trump Administration of waging "a retaliatory campaign" because it doesn't like what the network broadcasts
• The Verge: ABC sues the FCC over Trump and Carr’s campaign of threats
• ABC is suing the Federal Communications Commission over claims the agency "waged a retaliatory campaign" against its networks over the content they broadcast. In a lawsuit filed in federal

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