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Disney Accuses Trump FCC of Targeting ABC Over Coverage

Disney alleges the FCC is leaning on its broadcast licensing authority to punish ABC for programming the administration dislikes; the agency's response was not in the report.

On air: Gloria Vance, Kenji Moonfield and Dr. Nina Byte on BBN Overnight
Published 12:45 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by Newsmax: “Disney Accuses Trump FCC of Targeting ABC Over Coverage”, with reporting from Indiana Public Media.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12:45 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance, Kenji Moonfield and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: Indiana, FCC, ABC, Disney, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Ohio State and Indiana rematch, plus egg-freezing ruling and Lakers… (October 13).

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NewsmaxDisney Accuses Trump FCC of Targeting ABC Over Coverage
Indiana Public MediaThis small-town Indiana festival is like ‘going to Disney’ for some kids

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDisney is accusing the Federal Communications Commission of targeting ABC over its coverage of President Trump, and alleges the agency is using its broadcast licensing power to punish programming the administration dislikes.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe licensing power matters here.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentStations need those licenses to stay on the air, so a complaint like this goes to the heart of who gets to broadcast.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the network is saying the regulator is mad about the shows, not the paperwork.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is the allegation, as reported by Newsmax. We don't have the FCC's response yet, so we'll stop there.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAlso today, a small Indiana town festival is being described by some kids as going to Disney. The licensing there appears uncontested.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRides, no regulators.

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