The FCC's Power Play: When Politics Trumps Journalism The Federal Communications Commission's recent actions have left many in the media scratching their heads, wondering if they're witnessing a concerted effort to muzzle critical voices or simply a power play by an administration flexing its muscles.
Jimmy Kimmel's decision not to air an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico on ABC due to FCC threats has sparked concerns about the agency's influence over journalism.
This is not the first time Kimmel's show has been at odds with the FCC, nor is it the first instance of ABC facing pressure from the Trump administration.