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ABC says it's second-guessing news coverage decisions due to FCC's TV license review

The Disney-owned network said the threats from President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr are having a chilling effect on its speech.

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Los Angeles Times· Oct 6, 7:56 PMABC says it's second-guessing news coverage decisions due to FCC's TV license review

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