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ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’​

By STEVEN SLOAN
Updated 6:37 PM CDT, May 28, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Local TV stations owned by ABC across the United States blasted the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday for launching an “unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional” early review of their broadcast licenses as a dispute between the network and the Trump-controlled agency intensifies.

“It is an extraordinary demonstration of power and coercion directed at disfavored editorial voices which sends a clear warning to every broadcaster in America,” WABC in New York wrote in an objection that accompanied paperwork filed to comply with the FCC’s demand for early applications to renew licenses.

ABC-owned stations in seven other markets filed similar objections. In a statement, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said “broadcast licensees have a unique obligation to operate in the public interest.”

The reviews are part of a mounting confrontation between the FCC and one of America’s most prominent broadcast networks. Under Carr, an ally of President Donald Trump, the agency has launched probes of ABC touching on everything from its diversity practices to the network’s moderation of a 2024 presidential debate to guests booked on “The View.” Trump has also repeatedly called for late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired.

But the FCC’s move in April to begin early reviews of the broadcast licenses of ABC-owned stations in eight local markets attracted particularly close attention. The licenses for stations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia as well as Fresno, California, and Durham, North Carolina, were initially slated to come up for renewal between 2028 and 2031. ...

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Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirms his agency has a design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump.
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Iran and U.S. trade new strikes as Trump dismisses pressure to end war

A U.S. official said American forces in Kuwait were the suspected target of an Iranian missile attack Thursday, the second military clash in days.
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5 Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendar

Other southern states are advocating for South Carolina to remain the first to vote in the Democratic presidential primaries.
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Nancy Pelosi weighs in on the race to succeed her as she fights to keep women ‘at the table’

The first female speaker of the House endorsed Connie Chan for her seat in Congress, telling NBC News in an exclusive interview: “I want to make sure that people know that she can win.”
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US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
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Pam Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse cases.
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Are the US and Iran close to reaching a peace deal… again?

BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims.
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Calling for 'new approach,' CBS News leader Bari Weiss replaces executive producer at '60 Minutes'

Saying it was time for a new approach and a new chapter, CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has replaced the executive producer of “60 Minutes."
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Hakeem Jeffries a ‘Hard No’ on a Trump $250 bill: ‘Get over yourself’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday slammed the reported push from Trump administration officials for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill with President T...
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Iran live updates: Negotiators believe they have draft deal, leaders haven't approved

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
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Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania.
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Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival

Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival near Washington, D.C., shortly before the midterm elections.
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Spencer Pratt says he doesn’t care about national politics after Trump backed his bid for L.A. mayor

The former reality TV star said he doesn’t need anyone’s endorsement after President Donald Trump said he’d like to see him do well in the mayoral election.
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Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts

Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
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DC's baseball team faces potential DOJ probe after exec allegedly admitted to religious discrimination

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FIRST ON FOX — Washington, D.C.'s professional baseball franchise could come under Justice Department scrutiny after a viral video showed a team executive appearing to admit to his religious discrimination against a Christian player

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., is urging Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon to investe alleged religious discrimination against players for the Washington Nationals, according to a letter sent Thursday to and first obtained by Fox News Digital.

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Canadian 'poison seller' pleads guilty to aiding suicides by selling toxic chemical online

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Families say he should also be charged in Britain after he sold lethal substances to people across the world, including the UK.
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'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game

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Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
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Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%

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The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.
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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C

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As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
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Jill Biden says Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis was "just shocking"

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Former first lady Jill Biden said it was "just shocking" when her husband, former President Joe Biden, was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year. When Rita Braver asked whether a White House physician should've caught it, Biden replied, "I do feel we had amazing care in the White House, but somehow that was missed." Watch more of the interview on Sunday.
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Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund

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Washington — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Justice Department from moving forward with work on the new $1.7+ billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, including making any payouts.

U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema said in a brief order that the temporary hold allows her time to consider whether to grant longer-term relief sought by a group of plaintiffs who are challenging the new fund, which was announced by the Justice Department earlier this month.

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WATCH: Talarico embraces ‘freaky’ identity as crowds chant name meant as insult: ‘So weird’

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Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is fully embracing his "Talafreako" moniker given to him by Republican opponent Ken Paxton, and is even selling t-shirts with the slogan "I’m a Talafreako."

While speaking at a general election kickoff event in Houston this week, Talarico encouraged supporters to purchase a T-shirt, saying, "I also saw that Ken Paxton started calling me ‘Talafreako,’ and I am proud to announce that we have ‘I'm a Talafreako’ t-shirts on our website. So, when you go home tonight, make sure you grab one."

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Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe

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The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
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Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists

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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?

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Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.
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Blistering report exposes how national K-12 group's DEI agenda is trickling down to local schools

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Democrats 'selling their soul' to embrace Platner are in for rude awakening with Maine voters: GOP lawmaker

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Maine Republican state Sen. Trey Stewart is warning that Democrats are "selling their soul" by defending controversial Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and that the Democratic Party is moving to a "dangerous place" if he wins a Senate seat in November.

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How does Trump solve key 'nuclear dust' hang-up in negotiations to end Iran War?

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Even as U.S. and Iranian negotiators reportedly move toward a temporary framework agreement, one of the most consequential questions remains unresolved: What happens to Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile?

Iranian officials repeatedly have insisted retaining enriched uranium is a red line in negotiations, even as President Donald Trump has vowed Iran "will not have a nuclear weapon" and suggested the United States could ultimately "take" the material if necessary.

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Nitrogen gas executions are constitutional, federal judge rules

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Montgomery, Ala. — A federal judge ruled on Thursday that execution by nitrogen gas doesn't violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, rejecting an Alabama inmate's claim that it causes excessive suffering.

The ruling came after the first bench trial in the country to examine the constitutionality of the execution method that has now been used to put eight people to death, seven in Alabama and one in Louisiana. The ruling clears the way for Alabama and other states to continue with the method and is a setback for critics who...
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Trump nuclear talks face defining question: What happens to Iran’s uranium stockpile?

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Even as U.S. and Iranian negotiators reportedly move toward a temporary framework agreement, one of the most consequential questions remains unresolved: What happens to Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile?

Iranian officials repeatedly have insisted retaining enriched uranium is a red line in negotiations, even as President
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Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans

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Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
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Death toll from U.S. boat strikes climbs after survivors not found

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The death toll from the Trump administration's monthslong series of strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean has risen to at least 199 people after survivors of recent attacks were not found.

The total includes at least 22 people who had survived an initial strike only to be hit again or die at sea during the campaign that began last September. That includes three people who survived two separate strikes this month, according to the U.S. military, including two people who survived a strike this week...
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Bondi to testify behind closed doors in House Epstein probe today

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Fifteen months after saying a list of Jeffrey Epstein's clients was "sitting on my desk right now," and four months after overseeing the release of millions of associated documents, former Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before a House committee on Friday about her handling of the so-called Epstein files.

Bondi's closed-door interview in the ongoing congressional investigation into Epstein is likely to have a different focus than previous high-profile sit-downs in the probe. The House Oversight Committee has questioned the likes of former...
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Bondi grilled on Epstein files in first Capitol Hill return since DOJ ouster

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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi returns to Capitol Hill on Friday for the first time since being ousted from the Justice Department, as lawmakers prepare to grill her over the Epstein files.

Bondi will voluntarily participate in a transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel’s investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Democrats walked out of a heated briefing hosted by Bondi and then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Epstein files in March, but lawmakers on the oversight panel...
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WATCH: Black Hawk assists takedown of massive cocaine haul off coast of Puerto Rico

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FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Air and Marine Operations (AMO) deployed a Black Hawk helicopter to intercept a boat suspected of smuggling drugs off the coast of Puerto Rico earlier this month.

On May 14, AMO detected a 25-foot blue vessel carrying three people and visible packages. After surveilling its activity, the San Juan Marine Unit deployed a pair of law-enforcement boats, flanked by the Black Hawk, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The agency seized three Dominican Republic nationals along with five bales containing 391 pounds...
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Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack

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Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.
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Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts

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The Trump administration's deep cuts to federal health agencies have become a political liability after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship and the spread of an even more fearsome disease, Ebola, in Africa.

At least that's the way many Democrats see it.

They have seized on the situation to charge that the U.S. is ill prepared to respond to outbreaks — let alone a pandemic — after President Trump slashed jobs and funding for public health infrastructure and pandemic preparedness. Infectious disease specialists have called on the...
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Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested

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Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.
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Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%

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The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.
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