ABC cancels interview with Democratic candidate due to FCC threats

ABC cancels an interview with James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas.

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The network fears retaliation from the FCC under the Trump administration.

The interview will instead be posted on YouTube to bypass pressure.

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