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, asserting broadcasters must operate in the public interest by providing subsidized access to airwaves. ABC accused the FCC of retaliating against its political content by initiating an early review of eight of its broadcast licenses and enforcing equal-time rules on 'The View.' The conflict involves claims of free speech violations and pressure on media to align with administration preferences.