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Colbert Intensifies Dispute With CBS Over Pulled Candidate Interview Citing Equal‑Time Fears

An FCC inquiry to ABC has prompted broader caution across broadcasters despite no formal change to the equal‑time exemption.

FCC Opens Inquiry Into ABC’s The View Over Equal-Time Rules

Trump Endorses Nexstar–Tegna Merger as FCC Chair Carr Voices Support

FCC Signals Tougher Equal Time Enforcement for Talk Shows

Late-Night Hosts Rebuke FCC as Agency Narrows Talk-Show Equal-Time Exemption