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FCC Probes 'The View' Over Interview With Texas Democrat
The federal agency is investigating potential violations of 'equal time' rules for political candidates.
Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:15am
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an investigation into the ABC talk show 'The View' over an interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. The probe was sparked by Talarico's appearance on the show, which came weeks after the FCC announced new guidance on the 'statutory equal opportunities requirement' that could apply to late-night and daytime talk shows. The FCC is looking into whether 'The View' violated equal time rules by not providing equal airtime to Talarico's primary opponent, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, as well as the Republican candidates vying for the same Senate seat.
Why it matters
The FCC investigation highlights the ongoing debate over political coverage and 'equal time' rules, which aim to ensure fairness in media treatment of candidates. The outcome could have implications for how late-night and daytime talk shows handle political interviews leading up to elections.
The details
The FCC probe was first reported by Fox News Digital and was sparked by Talarico's Monday appearance on 'The View.' Crockett, Talarico's primary opponent, had appeared on the show last month, before the FCC's new 'equal time' guidance was announced. The Republican candidates for the Senate seat, including incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt, could also be entitled to time on 'The View' if the FCC rules against ABC and its parent company Disney.
- The FCC announced new guidance on the 'statutory equal opportunities requirement' in late January 2026.
- Jasmine Crockett appeared on 'The View' in January 2026, before the FCC's new guidance.
- James Talarico appeared on 'The View' on Monday, February 3, 2026.
The players
James Talarico
A Texas Democratic Senate candidate who recently appeared on 'The View.'
Jasmine Crockett
A Texas Democratic congresswoman who is Talarico's primary opponent in the Senate race.
John Cornyn
The incumbent Republican Texas senator who is running for re-election.
Ken Paxton
The Texas state attorney general who is running for the Republican Senate nomination.
Wesley Hunt
A Texas Republican congressman who is running for the Senate nomination.
What’s next
The FCC will decide whether 'The View' violated equal time rules and determine if the show's interview with Talarico requires providing equal airtime to his primary opponent Crockett and the Republican Senate candidates.
The takeaway
This FCC probe underscores the complexities media outlets face in navigating political coverage and 'equal time' regulations, especially as new guidance expands these rules to late-night and daytime talk shows. The outcome could set precedents for how such programs handle interviews with political candidates going forward.
