FCC challenges ABC licensing after refusing to fire Jimmy Kimmel

Published April 28, 2026 4:25pm ET | Updated April 28, 2026 4:25pm ET



The Federal Communications Commission is seeking early renewal for all eight station licenses owned by ABC related to the broadcaster’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

While the license review pertains to the Disney-owned media company’s alleged discrimination, the federal agency’s decision comes shortly after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump called for late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired following a controversial monologue on his show.

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