FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate 'in the public interest'

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended the agency's actions against ABC, stating broadcasters must operate 'in the public interest' by providing subsidized access to airwaves in exchange for responsible content. ABC accused the FCC of retaliating against its political content and attempting to suppress free speech, citing an ongoing license review and disputes over equal-time rules for 'The View' and Jimmy Kimmel.