US FCC reviewing Disney’s ABC station licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke
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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing Disney's ABC station licenses after a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel. The review appears to be related to a joke about Melania Trump, and the FCC has directed Disney-owned TV stations to file early license renewals. The outcome of the review is uncertain, with some reports suggesting the FCC's action could potentially threaten ABC's licenses.
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