ABC and FCC Fight Over TV Rules

May 8, 2026, 21:08
USPolitics

Introduction

ABC is fighting the FCC in court. ABC says the FCC is breaking the law.

Main Body

The FCC wants to change a rule about the show 'The View'. The FCC says the show is not a news program. ABC says it is a news program. ABC thinks the FCC is being unfair. The FCC is also checking ABC's licenses very quickly. Some licenses do not end until 2031. The FCC says they are checking how ABC treats different people. ABC says the government is angry because of a comedian named Jimmy Kimmel. ABC hired a famous lawyer to help them. Some groups say ABC is right. Other people in the government say ABC is wrong.

Conclusion

ABC wants to keep its news status and stop the fast license checks.

Learning

⚡ The Power of 'SAY'

In this story, we see one word used many times to show an opinion: SAY.

At A2 level, you need to show who thinks what. Look at how it changes based on the person:

  • I →\rightarrow say
  • You →\rightarrow say
  • ABC (It) →\rightarrow says
  • The FCC (It) →\rightarrow says

Pattern: [Person] + says + [Idea]

  1. ABC says the FCC is breaking the law.
  2. The FCC says the show is not news.

Quick Tip: Use "says" for any single company, person, or group. It is the easiest way to report a fight or a conversation in English.

Vocabulary Learning

fighting
having a conflict or argument
Example:They are fighting over the TV show.
court
a place where legal cases are decided
Example:The case went to court.
law
rules made by a government
Example:The law says the FCC must follow rules.
rule
a guideline or instruction
Example:The FCC wants to change a rule.
show
a TV program or performance
Example:The View is a popular show.
news
information about recent events
Example:ABC says it is a news program.
program
a planned series of events
Example:The show is a news program.
unfair
not fair or equal
Example:ABC thinks the FCC is unfair.
license
official permission to do something
Example:The FCC checks ABC's licenses.
quickly
fast, in a short time
Example:The FCC checks licenses quickly.
checking
examining or inspecting
Example:The FCC is checking how ABC treats people.
different
not the same
Example:The FCC checks how ABC treats different people.