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ABC sues FCC over alleged retaliatory censorship campaign

ABC sued the FCC, alleging it is retaliating with censorship and threatening to strip local broadcast licenses.
WHO: ABC
WHAT: ABC filed a lawsuit against the FCC alleging a retaliatory censorship campaign and threats to strip local station licenses.
WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 6:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: ABC says the FCC is using regulatory power to punish and pressure the company through investigations and threats to strip local broadcast licenses.
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