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Can Trump Take ABC Off Air? How US Broadcast Licenses Work
President Donald Trump’s administration has repeatedly threatened to use its power over broadcast TV licenses to police disfavored speech. Most recently, Trump renewed his call for the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke ABC’s station licenses after a reporter for the network asked about his handling of files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump threatens to revoke ABC's license after reporter asks about releasing Epstein files
Trump again threatens ABC's broadcast license, this time over Epstein questions
US FCC Reviewing TV Network-Affiliate Relationship, Chairman Says
The U.S. FCC has started reviewing the relationship between TV networks and affiliates to examine how local broadcasters can meet their "public interest obligations," FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said on...

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US broadcast regulator reviews network-affiliate relationships after Trump attack on ABC
Takeaways From Trump's White House Meeting With Saudi Crown Prince: Deals and Bromance
‘Things happen’: Donald Trump recasts Jamal Khashoggi killing as Saudi prince arrives with deals
For the 40-year-old Prince Mohammed, de facto leader of the world’s top oil exporter, there were only smiles and promises of gifts.

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Trump Attacks ABC News Correspondent Mary Bruce in Angry Response to Three Sharp Questions
Trump: "I Threw Epstein Out Of My Club Many Years Ago, Because I Thought He Was A Sick Pervert - I Guess I Turned Out To Be Right"
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Through public notice, Carr signals tougher rules on broadcast networks coming

The FCC has opened a probe into the business relationship between broadcast networks and local affiliated stations.

Guardians broadcast rights now owned by ESPN after deal with MLB, MLB.TV

The Guardians broadcast situation is again undergoing change heading into the 2026 season. Here's what is known at this time.
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Nielsen Gauge data shows lift that NFL provides broadcast TV on Sundays

Broadcast TV -- bolstered by the NFL -- accounted for 27.3% of TV viewing on Sundays in October, which is 5.3% higher than what the medium gets from Monday-Saturday, according to new data from the Nielsen Gauge index.
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