Cancellation of ABC Presidential Debate and Legal Battle

Former President Trump cancels ABC presidential debate due to legal battle and accuses network of conflict of interest. ABC scrambling to salvage debate as Vice President Harris vows to show up. Trump wins defamation lawsuit against ABC's George Stephanopoulos. Controversy arises over ABC's hosting of presidential debate and Trump's clashes with ABC reporters.

Presidential Debates

Former President Donald Trump expresses willingness to debate Vice President Kamala Harris multiple times if she is nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate. Trump criticizes ABC for their coverage of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Media Bias in Coverage of Trump Trial

Former President Trump criticizes the New York trial against him, claiming key witnesses were not called. Media Research Center study highlights liberal bias in coverage by ABC, NBC, and CBS. Networks accused of withholding crucial information about prosecution team and witness credibility.

Golden Bachelor Couple Divorce

Golden Bachelor couple, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, who were the first pairing on the show, are getting a divorce after being married for about three months.

Disney's ABC and TikTok Partnership for Oscars Red Carpet Coverage

Disney's ABC and TikTok are partnering for Oscars red carpet coverage. TikTok has been involved with the Oscars before. The deal shows TikTok's growing presence in the U.S. and partnership with established entities like Disney. There are concerns over TikTok's ties to China and data privacy issues.

Alabama Supreme Court ruling on embryos as children

ABC legal analyst Sunny Hostin claims Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on embryos as children is an attempt to increase the birth rate of white children.

Struggles of Disney's ABC with Oscars Advertising

Disney's ABC is struggling to sell commercials for the upcoming broadcast of the Academy Awards due to lack of advertiser interest and declining viewership. The Oscars have seen a significant drop in viewers over the years, with ABC seeking between $1.7 million to $2.2 million for a 30-second spot. Advertisers are fleeing the Oscars, with overall ad spending for TV taking a hit. The decline in advertising is impacting Hollywood studios' bottom lines, leading to layoffs.

Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against ABC Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

ABC must face religious discrimination claims from former crewmembers of General Hospital who were fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The court found that the crewmembers may have had sincerely held religious beliefs that ABC should have accommodated.