The federal government is preparing to do something it hasn’t done in decades.

The FCC is moving to call in all eight Disney-owned ABC station licenses for early renewal — stations in major markets like New York and Chicago, licenses that aren’t due for renewal for years. The orders could come as early as today.

On paper, the FCC will claim the review stems from an ongoing probe into Disney’s DEI practices. Don’t believe it for a second. This is what retaliation looks like when it’s wearing a suit.

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