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ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with Trump’s FCC
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
By Brian Stelter, CNN
(CNN) — ABC is asking viewers to help defend its local stations and “The View” as Disney’s fight with the Trump administration moves into a new public phase.
On Monday, Disney’s local ABC stations began to air messages alerting viewers to the government’s virtually unpre...
Key takeaway On Monday, Disney’s local ABC stations began to air messages alerting viewers to the government’s virtually unpre...
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents who value their local news and programming should pay close attention to the developments in the Disney-FCC dispute. As a community that relies on local stations like KVIA ABC-7 for news, weather, and community updates, the potential consequences of the FCC's actions are significant. If the FCC's challenge to Disney's station licenses is successful, it could set a precedent for increased government oversight of local media outlets, potentially limiting the diversity of viewpoints and programming available to El Paso viewers. Furthermore, the investigation into "The View" raises concerns about the erosion of free speech protections for local media outlets, which could have a chilling effect on their ability to report on local issues and hold those in power accountable. El Paso residents who want to ensure that their local stations remain free to report on the issues that matter most to the community should consider making their voices heard during the public comment period.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? By Brian Stelter, CNN
(CNN) — ABC is asking viewers to help defend its local stations and “The View” as Disney’s fight with the Trump administration moves into a new public phase.
On Monday, Disney’s local ABC stations began to air messages alerting viewers to the government’s virtually unpre...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 22, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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