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FCC to investigate 'DEI discrimination' at Disney, ABC

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The Federal Communications Commission has launched an investigation into hiring practices at Disney and ABC to ensure neither is violating equal employment opportunity regulations through "DEI discrimination."

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    FCC investigating Disney, ABC for DEI initiatives (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    The Federal Communications Commission is investigating the Walt Disney Company and its ABC unit over its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

  2. CNN

    Disney and ABC hit with FCC investigation over DEI policies (opens CNN)

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    The Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC and its parent company Disney over its diversity, equity and inclusion actions, FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced Friday.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    FCC Targets Disney, ABC With Potential DEI Programs Probe (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Earlier this year, Disney stepped back from some DEI efforts. The FCC is also investigating Comcast's policies.

  4. Deadline

    FCC Chair Opens Investigation Into Walt Disney Co. Over DEI Programs (opens Deadline)

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    The Walt Disney Co. is the latest media conglomerate to be targeted by Donald Trump's FCC chairman over its DEI practices. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said today that he sent a letter to Walt Disney Co.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC for DEI practices (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has opened an inquiry into Disney and ABC's DEI programs, marking the second investigation of a major media company.

  6. Forbes

    FCC Will Investigate Disney And ABC Over DEI Practices (opens Forbes)

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    In the letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger, FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the commission has concerns Disney may be “promoting invidious forms of DEI discrimination.”

  7. Variety

    FCC Chairman Opens Probe Into Disney and ABC DEI Practices: ‘Iconic’ Company ‘Recently Went All-In on DEI’ (opens Variety)

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    FCC chair Brendan Carr said the agency opened a probe into DEI practices at Disney and ABC.

  8. NBC News

    FCC is investigating Disney and ABC for DEI initiatives (opens NBC News)

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    The Federal Communications Commission has alerted the Walt Disney Company and its ABC unit that it will begin an investigation into the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the media giant.

  9. New York Post

    FCC to probe Disney over DEI practices: ‘Going to get to the bottom of everything’ (opens New York Post)

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    DIsney is reportedly in the crosshairs of the FCC over its DEI policies as the federal agency continues a clampdown on the "woke" initiatives.

  10. NPR

    FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices (opens NPR)

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    FCC chair Brendan Carr said he wants a review all of Disney's DEI practices — both past and present — to determine whether the company has ever violated any FCC regulations.

  11. Hawaiitribune Herald

    FCC chair orders inquiry into Disney’s DEI practices (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    WASHINGTON — The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said Friday that he had opened an investigation into The Walt Disney Co.’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the latest attempt under the Trump administration to halt such efforts.

  12. UPI

    FCC to investigate 'DEI discrimination' at Disney, ABC (opens UPI)

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    The Federal Communications Commission has launched an investigation into hiring practices at Disney and ABC to ensure neither is violating equal employment opportunity regulations through "DEI discrimination."

  13. FOX Business

    FCC chairman opens investigation into DEI at Disney, ABC in letter: 'I am concerned' (opens FOX Business)

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    FCC Chairman Brendan Carr shared a letter to Disney CEO Robert Iger via X Friday, announcing his department's investigation into the company's DEI policies.

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