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ABC demands FCC drop its ‘punitive’ early license renewal of its stations
Thursday, July 30, 2026
ABC filed a formal opposition with the Federal Communications Commission regarding an early renewal requirement for its broadcast station licenses. The network stated that the FCC's action targets broadcasters' speech rights. ABC's filing did not provide additional details on the specific timeline or stations affected by the renewal process.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/policy/973289/abc-fcc-early-license-renewal-opposition
