Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the public utility regulatory arm of the United States federal government. Among other sectors, the FCC regulates broadcast television, broadcast radio, telecommunications companies and other utilities. The FCC is based in Washington, D.C.
Nexstar says no to Jimmy Kimmel, joining Sinclair in boycott
The broadcaster's decision affects nearly three dozen ABC affiliated stations.
Jimmy Kimmel to return to ABC on Tuesday, network confirms
Jimmy Kimmel will return to his late-night perch on ABC this week, ending a brief suspension that drew national attention to the intersection of politics, broadcasting and government oversight.
Sinclair pulls Charlie Kirk documentary from ABC affiliates
Sinclair pulled a documentary on Charlie Kirk from the schedule of its ABC affiliates on Friday, opting to air "Celebrity Family Feud" instead.
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.
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.
Sinclair demands Jimmy Kimmel make personal donation to Charlie Kirk’s non-profit
Sinclair said it wants Jimmy Kimmel to apologize for a monologue he delivered on Monday and has demanded high-level talks with ABC executives before it returns his show to their affiliates.
ABC pulls “Jimmy Kimmel Live” amid threats from FCC chairman
Broadcasters Nexstar and Sinclair raised public objections on Wednesday to Kimmel's monologue that aired on their ABC-affiliated stations two days earlier.
Sinclair to acquire WHAM-TV from Deerfield Media
Sinclair has agreed to acquire an upstate New York television station for $6 million, according to documents sent to the FCC this week.