Politics Apr 28 FCC threatens ABC's licenses as Trumps call for Kimmel's firing By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Politics Apr 27 Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady The remark about the president's wife was part of a routine on Thursday's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. That event two nights later was cut short… By David Bauder, Associated Press
Politics Feb 19 FCC is investigating ABC's 'The View' over 'equal time' rule, chairman says The Trump administration has taken steps to clamp down on talk shows, which the FCC has suggested may be “motivated by partisan purposes.”… By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Arts Dec 17 The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime broadcasting home ABC ABC will continue broadcasting the event until 2028, which will mark the 100th Oscars. This shift announced Wednesday represents a significant move for one of television's marquee events. S… By Jake Coyle, Associated Press
Politics Sep 26 Sinclair brings Jimmy Kimmel's show back to its ABC affiliate stations, ending blackout Sinclair Broadcast Group is bringing Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show back to its ABC affiliate stations on Friday night, ending a dayslong TV blackout for dozens of cities across the U.S. over remarks the comedian made in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's… By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
Sep 23 Watch 6:21 Why some stations won't air Jimmy Kimmel's return to late night By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night less than a week after ABC suspended his show following his comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk. But two of the largest station ownership groups, Sinclair and Nexstar, say they won’t carry the program… Continue watching
Sep 23 Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to his late-night show after ABC lifts suspension, but some stations won't carry him By David Bauder, Associated Press ABC said Kimmel would return after the network had "thoughtful conversations" with the host. Continue reading
Sep 22 ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, says his late-night show will return Tuesday By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday. Continue reading
Sep 22 Hundreds of stars sign ACLU letter defending free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Signatories include Robert De Niro, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, and Meryl Streep, among others. Continue reading
Sep 19 After Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended, a key question is: Does the FCC have the power to regulate speech? By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact At issue in the Kimmel case is how much influence the FCC can bring to bear under its statutory authority and First Amendment protections for free speech. Continue reading