Trump FCC warns all broadcasters to follow orders or be punished like ABC

The FCC published a public notice about broadcasters' "public interest" obligations, with FCC Chair Brendan Carr stating the agency would take enforcement action for noncompliance. This followed the FCC ordering ABC to submit early license renewal applications for all eight of its owned stations, marking the latest escalation in months-long pressure against ABC and Disney. ABC argues the order aims to suppress speech and cause broadcasters to self-censor to avoid government retaliation.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-29