The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has told a court it remains "open-minded" about whether ABC should lose its broadcast licenses. The agency is asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Disney, which owns ABC, and to let the FCC continue with a process that could lead to the nonrenewal of ABC’s licenses. This process, known as a license renewal proceeding, is a routine part of regulating broadcast stations, but in this case, it has become a legal dispute over whether the FCC is acting fairly. At the same time, two advocacy groups and some viewers of ABC stations have sought to become part of the lawsuit, arguing that Disney might agree to a deal with the FCC that doesn’t protect the public interest. These groups want to ensure that any resolution of the case considers the broader impact on viewers and media freedom. Disney has opposed their involvement, and a judge will decide whether they can formally join the case as intervenors. Disney filed the lawsuit on August 18, accusing the FCC of launching a "campaign of censorship" in response to ABC’s coverage of issues that President Donald Trump disagrees with. The company claims the FCC is targeting ABC unfairly, and the lawsuit seeks to stop the agency from taking action against the network’s licenses. The legal battle has drawn attention to broader concerns about media regulation and the independence of the FCC. Meanwhile, President Trump continued his criticisms of the media, recently pressuring the FCC to take action against an NBC journalist for comments suggesting he had "mixed results" in his election predictions. This comes amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and major news organizations, with both sides accusing each other of bias and unfair treatment. The outcome of the ABC case could set an important precedent for how broadcast licenses are handled in politically charged situations.