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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1946, Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1979, Minnie Riperton, American singer-songwriter (born 1947) passed away. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Disney’s ABC Asserts ‘The View’ Qualifies for News Exemption in New Filing
Joy Behar looks and acts nothing like David Muir or Robin Roberts, but ABC asserts her program, “The View” is entitled to the same protections as program such as “World News Tonight” or “Good Morning America.” More than 76,000 comments have been filed by the public with the Federal Communications Commission after Disney’s ABC in []
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That Park Place
· Jul 9, 2026
Disney’s ABC Claims The View Deserves News Exemption Protections as FCC Reviews Daytime Talk Show’s Status
Disney’s ABC is defending The View as a legitimate news program as the network fights to maintain the daytime talk show’s special exemption from federal equal-time requirements. The network filed a new response with the Federal Communications Commission arguing that The View qualifies as a “bona fide news interview program” and should continue receiving the [] The post Disney’s ABC Claims The View Deserves News Exemption Protections as FCC Reviews Daytime Talk Show’s Status appeared first on That Park Place.
Fox News
· Jun 23, 2026
ABC touts JD Vance interview amid FCC’s war with ‘The View’ over equal time for political candidates
JD Vance episode of the View attracted 3.3 million viewers as Disney and the FCC clash over whether the show deserves a bona fide news exemption.
Watchdog Report
· Jun 24, 2026
FCC Puts The View On Trial
ABC is now asking fans to help shield “The View” from a federal investigation that was triggered when the show gave prime airtime to a Democrat, raising sharp questions about bias, free speech, and who really controls the public airwaves. Story Snapshot The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is probing whether “The View” broke equal-time rules []
The Daily Wire
· Jul 8, 2026
FCC Chief Blasts ‘The View’ As Rabid Partisan Rants Pile Up
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr isn’t buying what ABC is selling. The agency head fired back at the network’s insistence that “The View” deserves protection as a legitimate news program, pointing out that co-hosts Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin have brushed aside sexual assault allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. ABC is arguing to the ...
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jun 25, 2026
FCC’s Carr Says ABC Is Running a ‘Campaign of Misinformation’ on Probe
The regulator says the Disney broadcaster’s TV spots about the agency’s inquiry into “The View” are misleading.
ArcaMax
· Jul 7, 2026
Disney's ABC spars with the FCC (again) in defense of 'The View'
Walt Disney Co.'s ABC network has stepped up its defense of The View amid its battle with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, who has targeted the network's programming and its hiring policies. At issue is whether The View...
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Related coverage for "Disney’s ABC Asserts ‘The View’ Qualifies for News Exemption in New Filing": That Park Place — Disney’s ABC Claims The View Deserves News Exemption Protections as FCC Reviews Daytime Talk Show’s Status. Fox News — ABC touts JD Vance interview amid FCC’s war with ‘The View’ over equal time for political candidates. Watchdog Report — FCC Puts The View On Trial. The Daily Wire — FCC Chief Blasts ‘The View’ As Rabid Partisan Rants Pile Up. The Wall Street Journal - Business — FCC’s Carr Says ABC Is Running a ‘Campaign of Misinformation’ on Probe. ArcaMax — Disney's ABC spars with the FCC (again) in defense of 'The View'