FCC opening probe into 'The View' after appearance by Talarico

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an investigation into ABC's 'The View' following the appearance of Texas state Rep. James Talarico. The FCC aims to enforce the 'statutory equal opportunities requirement' under the Communications Act of 1934, which mandates equal airtime for legally filed candidates. The probe questions the show's classification as 'bona fide' news, potentially requiring ABC to offer equal airtime to Republican candidates and Democrat Ahmad Hassan. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr supports the investigation, while Commissioner Anna Gomez criticizes it as government intimidation.