FCC Orders Disney to Speed Up ABC License Renewals

0:00On April 29th, the FCC just ordered Disney to speed up licensed renewals for its ABC stations in big cities like New York and Los Angeles. These weren't due until at least 2028, but now they've got just 30 days to file under public interest rules. It all kicked off after former President Trump went after Jimmy Kimmel on air. Officials say this ties back to a long probe into Disney's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, not Kimmel's jokes. Still, the timing lines up right after Trump's public blast, sparking talk of politics mixing with TV regs. One FCC commissioner, Anna Gomez, slammed it as unprecedented and a straight up political move that might trample first the minimum rights. Critics worry it chills free speech on late night shows. Disney plans to jump through the hoops and fight for its spot, saying they've always played by the rules and expect to prove it legally. As this proves, expect more heat on how far regulators can push media giants without crossing into censorship territory. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. I'm Corey with The Story.