FCC Opens Investigation Into ABC's "The View" Over Equal-Time Rule -- Carr Targets Daytime Talk Show for Political Content (2026-02-07)

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announces an investigation into whether ABC's daytime talk show "The View" violated the equal-time rule requiring broadcasters to provide equal opportunities to opposing political candidates. The probe follows a February interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and questions whether the show qualifies as a bona fide news program.