Trump FCC asks public to comment on whether ABC’s The View is a news show
Summary
Ars Technica reports that the FCC is seeking public comment on whether ABC's The View qualifies for the bona fide news exemption to the equal-time rule. The move is part of Chairman Carr’s broader scrutiny of broadcasters, with ABC defending the 2002 exemption and raising First Amendment concerns about the rule. The FCC has set deadlines for initial and reply comments and notes ongoing activity on the docket.