Nation 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
Arts Sep 22 ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, says his late-night show will return Tuesday 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. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Nation Sep 19 Watch 6:39 Kimmel suspension and self-censorship set dangerous precedent, FCC commissioner says The debate continues over Disney’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr suggested that ABC affiliates should pull Kimmel’s show or face action from his agency. But Carr rejected accusations that he was punishing… By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Politics Sep 19 After Jimmy Kimmel’s show was suspended, a key question is: Does the FCC have the power to regulate speech? 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. By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact
Nation Sep 19 What to know about Brendan Carr, the head of the FCC Carr is a longtime FCC commissioner named as chairman by President Donald Trump in November. In the months since, he has launched investigations of ABC, CBS and NBC news. By Associated Press
Sep 18 LISTEN: Trump calls for licenses of TV networks that give him ‘bad publicity’ to be revoked By Associated Press President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday that “97%” of some network coverage was negative toward him. “They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license… Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Trump says Jimmy Kimmel ‘said a horrible thing’ about Charlie Kirk By Steff Staples President Donald Trump dismissed reactions to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show as an attack on free speech, saying the move was due to a "lack of talent."… Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 9:40 FCC chairman says network oversight offers a needed ‘course correction’ By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas We continue our look at the FCC’s decision to allow Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to merge with the Hollywood studio Skydance. The scrutinized media deal was approved in a 2-1 vote after Paramount agreed to a settlement with… Continue watching