ABC has accused the FCC of retaliating against its editorial decisions and Donald Trump coverage by subjecting eight local stations to an expedited license renewal process. The Disney-owned network argues this is an unconstitutional premise, while the FCC denies political motivation, citing employment practices.
A bipartisan group of former FCC officials condemns the FCC's unusual early license renewal review for ABC's 8 local stations, citing unconstitutional censorship and chilling effect on broadcasters, following petitions from conservative groups.
Several conservative organizations have petitioned the FCC to deny license renewals for ABC's eight local TV stations, citing alleged political, racial, and sexual bias, and support for the Chinese Communist Party. This follows an FCC decision to require ABC to apply for renewal early, prompted by an investigation into its diversity efforts.
The Indian government plans to mandate driving tests for license renewals of motorists with traffic rule violations. Amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act also propose interim compensation for accident victims and increased pre-deposit for appeals.
Texas H-1B visa holders are being denied driver's license renewals due to expired visa stamps, despite having valid passports and Form I-94, sparking concerns among immigration attorneys who cite Texas rules accepting expired visas for renewals.
Disney's ABC is facing an early renewal of its broadcast licenses for eight local stations, a move seen as retaliation against critics of Donald Trump. The FCC has opened a pleading cycle for critics to challenge ABC's fitness to broadcast, with a conservative legal group confirming it will file a petition to deny.
Hsinchu DMV hosted a one-stop service at Beipu Township Office for elderly drivers to renew their licenses. 37 eligible drivers attended a 2-hour road safety lecture and obtained new licenses valid until age 75.
Disney submits early broadcast license renewals for 8 ABC stations 'under protest' amid FCC's investigation into Disney's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, citing unlawful and unconstitutional order.
The FCC ordered Disney to file early license renewal applications for ABC stations by May 28, but legal experts say the 1996 Telecommunications Act makes license denial nearly impossible. The law eliminated comparative renewal hearings and requires the FCC to prove willful or repeated violations before denying renewal. The action follows Trump and Melania Trump's calls to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a joke, and FCC Chair Brendan Carr's investigation into Disney's DEI practices.
The FCC has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for its eight TV stations, following criticism from Melania Trump about a Jimmy Kimmel joke. The joke, made during a mock White House Correspondents' Dinner sketch, prompted President Trump to call for Kimmel's firing. FCC Chair Brendan Carr, speaking on a podcast hosted by Katie Miller (wife of Stephen Miller), said the FCC can accelerate license reviews if there are significant concerns about whether operations serve the public interest. Democrats and First Amendment advocates have condemned the action as government intimidation of broadcasters.
A federal regulatory agency is demanding that Disney’s ABC stations renew their broadcast licenses early following controversial comments made by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel about former First Lady Melania Trump. Kimmel referred to Melania Trump as an ‘expectant widow’ in his monologue, sparking the regulatory response.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered Disney to file for early renewal of its ABC-owned television station licenses within 30 days, citing an ongoing investigation into the company's DEI efforts. The eight stations originally had licenses expiring between 2028-2031. Disney says it is confident in its compliance record and will contest the action through legal channels.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered Disney to file for early renewal of ABC-owned television station licenses within 30 days, citing the ongoing investigation into Disney's DEI efforts that began last year. The licenses were originally scheduled for renewal between 2028 and 2031. Disney says it is confident in its compliance record and will contest the order through legal channels.
