ABC, owned by Disney, asked a federal judge to block the Trump administration's early review of its broadcast licenses, arguing the FCC action is chilling editorial decisions weeks before U.S. midterm elections. The case follows President Trump's repeated calls for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel and his criticism of The View.
NPR – Politics A lawyer for ABC on Tuesday asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine that was already chilling the network's editorial decisions just weeks before the U.S. midterm elections.
A lawyer for ABC on Tuesday asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine that was already chilling the network's editorial decisions just weeks before the U.S. midterm elections.
NPR – Politics President Trump has repeatedly called for Disney's ABC to fire late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, for mocking him. Trump has also routinely denounced ABC's The View , accusing it of being unfair.
Sky News – Front Page Former "American Idol" contestant and Ohio music pastor Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn. Prosecutors said he staged a home invasion after shooting her while having an affair. Flynn maintained his innocence at Monday's sentencing hearing in Ohio.
NPR – US Cornell University has retained former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of how it handles sexual assault reports, including allegations of a 2024 assault in a fraternity house. Yates will examine the university's investigations, disciplinary process and campus police response.
NPR – US Paramount has completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, forming the combined company Skydance, which began trading on Wall Street on Tuesday. The merger unites Hollywood studios, streaming services, and cable networks including CNN, CBS News, Comedy Central, and TNT. Reports cite differing deal values.
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