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Trump FCC asks public to comment on whether ABC's The View is a news show

Disney has reportedly asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make “The View” exempt from the “Equal Time” requirement that applies to broadcast programs. The “Equal Time” […]

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What happened FCC seeks opinions on whether ABC show's decisions are "based on newsworthiness.".
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Left / center-leftTrump FCC asks public to comment on whether ABC's The View is a news show

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Right / center-rightDisney requests ‘The View’ be classified as ‘bona fide news’ – FCC asks for public comments

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BizPac ReviewNews report · May 23, 12:28 PM

Disney requests ‘The View’ be classified as ‘bona fide news’ – FCC asks for public comments

Disney has reportedly asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make “The View” exempt from the “Equal Time” requirement that applies to broadcast programs. The “Equal Time” […]

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Ars TechnicaNews report · May 22, 9:10 PM

Trump FCC asks public to comment on whether ABC's The View is a news show

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FCC seeks opinions on whether ABC show's decisions are "based on newsworthiness."

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TwitchyNews report · May 22, 9:00 PM

POPCORN! FCC Chair Brendan Carr Asks for Public Comment About ABC's 'Bona Fide News' Program

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