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Disney sues the FCC over alleged retaliatory campaign
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Summary: Disney sued the FCC, saying the Trump administration attacked ABC’s speech and viewpoints.
WHO: Disney
WHAT: Disney sued the FCC over what it calls a retaliatory campaign targeting ABC’s speech.
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Disney says the Trump administration attacked ABC’s speech, including journalists’ stories and viewpoints on its network programs.
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