FCC seeks opinions on whether ABC show's decisions are "based on newsworthiness."

The FCC on Friday opened public comment on a petition from Disney and ABC to declare its show "The View" as a "bona fide news interview program."

FCC seeks opinions on whether ABC show's decisions are "based on newsworthiness."

ABC has argued that its daytime talk show is exempt from federal regulations requiring broadcast TV to give political candidates equal opportunities

The public can comment on Disney’s request for the daytime talk show to be exempt from the federal rule.