Coverage dated April 27, 2026

FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired

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The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

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Deadline
Disney "Confident" About FCC License Review Amid Kimmel Fallout (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Deadline's feed description
Disney is playing it cool after the FCC ordered an early license renewal review of its ABC stations amid the latest Jimmy Kimmel fallout.
Fox News
FCC to call in Disney stations for early license review in wake of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel controversy (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Fox News's feed description
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to call the licenses of Disney for early license review as soon as Tuesday, Fox News Digital has confirmed.
Breitbart News
Report: FCC Preparing Review of Disney TV Licenses as Chairman Brendan Carr Slams Disney's Diversity Policies (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reportedly moving to review Disney's broadcast licenses as FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has raised questions that the company may have engaged in "race- and gender-based discrimination."
Insider
The FCC is reviewing Disney's ABC broadcast licenses, a day after Trump called for Jimmy Kimmel's firing (opens Insider)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Insider's feed description
The FCC is reviewing ABC's licenses, citing an ongoing probe of parent company Disney's DEI practices.
Fox News
FCC calls in Disney-owned ABC stations for early license review in wake of Jimmy Kimmel controversy (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Fox News's feed description
The FCC on Tuesday called Disney’s ABC licenses for early renewal, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the media giant and the Trump administration.
The Hollywood Reporter
FCC to Seek Early Review of Disney’s Broadcast TV Licenses (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 27, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
FCC to review Disney ABC broadcast licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke sparks call for firing by President Trump.
NBC4 Washington
FCC directs Disney-owned TV stations to file early license renewals (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Apr 27, 2026
NBC4 Washington's feed description
The FCC is directing Disney’s eight owned-and-operated television stations to file broadcast license renewals ahead of schedule
Deadline
FCC Expected To Seek Early License Renewals Of Disney Stations (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Deadline's feed description
The FCC reportedly is preparing to direct ABC stations to file early renewals of their licenses, a move that quickly drew criticism from the commission's sole Democrat. Semafor and NBC News reported that the agency was preparing to seek the early renewals.
CBS News
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
CBS News's feed description
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Breitbart News
FCC Reviews Disney, ABC Broadcast Licenses over 'Unlawful Discrimination' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
The FCC has ordered ABC and Disney to renew its broadcasting licenses, believing that the company has engaged in "unlawful discrimination." FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has criticized Disney's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
The New Republic
Trump Sends FCC After Disney as New War on Jimmy Kimmel Escalates (opens The New Republic)
Published Apr 27, 2026
The New Republic's feed description
The FCC is considering an early review of Disney’s licenses.

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