Trending Now - FCC Seeks Public Input on 'the View' Status as News Program
WHO:
Ars Technica - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is involved in the public comment process regarding ABC's The View.
Deadline - FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is leading the initiative for public input.
WHAT:
Deadline - More than 40 organizations, including GLAAD, HRC, and PFLAG, have filed comments with the FCC opposing the proposed TV rating system that would require a "warning label" on programming featuring LGBTQ characters and stories.
Ars Technica - The FCC is seeking opinions on whether The View's decisions are "based on newsworthiness."
Deadline - The FCC is determining if The View qualifies as a "bona fide news program" to be exempt from equal time requirements.
WHEN:
Deadline - Public comment filings are due by June 22, 2026, and replies are due by July 6, 2026.
WHY:
Deadline - The inquiry is focused on whether The View should be classified as a news program, which would affect its compliance with equal time regulations.
HOW:
Deadline - The FCC is opening a public comment period to gather input from the public on the classification of The View.
(UPDATED May 23, 2026 01:33 UTC)
More than 40 organizations, including GLAAD, HRC, and PFLAG, have submitted comments to the FCC opposing a proposed TV rating system that would mandate a "warning label" on programming featuring LGBTQ characters and stories. The deadline for these comments was set for 23:20 UTC. This move highlights significant concerns from advocacy groups regarding the potential impact of such labeling on representation in media.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 23:20 UTC)
The Federal Communications Commission is currently seeking public input on whether ABC's The View should be classified as a bona fide news program, which would impact its compliance with equal time requirements. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is leading this initiative, with public comment filings due by June 22, 2026, and replies due by July 6, 2026. The inquiry specifically focuses on whether the decisions made by The View are based on newsworthiness.