ABC Sues FCC, Claiming Retaliation for Its Reporting

ABC sued the FCC on August 18, 2026, in D.C. federal court, alleging the agency forced its eight owned-and-operated stations into early license renewal as retaliation for the network's journalism. ABC claims a First Amendment violation. Chairman Brendan Carr will decide the renewals. Former FCC officials called the move a "chilling message" to broadcasters.