Disney and ABC Ask FCC to Reject Petitions to Deny TV License Renewals, Say Agency Is Taking ‘Punitive’ Action Against Broadcasters Trump Dislikes

Disney and ABC are urging the FCC to reject petitions seeking to block renewal of broadcast licenses for eight ABC-owned television stations. Variety reports the companies have asserted that the FCC is targeting these stations with what they call the 'death penalty of license non-renewal' because President Trump objects to their programming.

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