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Watchdog files bar complaint against FCC Chairman Carr over Kimmel controversy
A watchdog group has filed a bar complaint alleging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr improperly pressured ABC affiliates to drop “Jimmy Kimmel Live."
Kari Lake disparages news outlets covering USAGM layoffs
During a sworn deposition earlier this month, Lake characterized reports by the Washington Post, CNN and this outlet as propaganda and false.
Man arrested for drive-by shooting at Sacramento ABC TV station
Police in Northern California are still attempting to determine a motive for the Friday afternoon shooting.
Trump administration sued for union-busting at USAGM, Voice of America
The lawsuit claims the August 28 order was retaliation for unions’ litigation and grievances opposing the agency’s dismantlement.
Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against New York Times
A federal judge dismissed Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, calling the 85-page complaint too long and improper.
FCC chairman targets “The View” after getting Jimmy Kimmel suspended
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has weighed revoking the "news program" status of ABC's roundtable discussion show "The View."
Law firm files FCC complaint against TV station over Kimmel monologue
The complaint filed by the Center for American Rights targets KABC-TV, located in the broadcast market of Disney's corporate headquarters.
Nexstar denies FCC scrutiny factored into pre-emption of Jimmy Kimmel’s show
Nexstar says its decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live" from its ABC affiliates was not related to its business deals that require FCC approval.
Hearst, CBS renew “The Visioneers” for 2025-26 TV season
Hearst Media Production Group has renewed "The Visioneers With Zay Harding" for a full season on CBS, with new episodes beginning October 4.
Trump urges FCC to pull TV station licenses over negative coverage
President Donald Trump suggested the FCC should revoke broadcast licenses from stations tied to networks that air overwhelmingly negative coverage of him.
House lawmakers want FCC chairman to testify on Kimmel remarks
Lawmakers are working toward a path that would compel FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to testify on his handling of matters involving local broadcasters.
Broadcasters who criticized Jimmy Kimmel have deals pending before FCC
Nexstar wants to merge with TEGNA, and Sinclair is in the process of buying and selling TV stations — all of which require approval from the FCC.