Sep 18 4 things to know about ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air, indefinitely — an unprecedented move that followed backlash over the comic's remarks after last week's killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Here’s what we know. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 10:23 What the move to pull Kimmel off the air says about free speech under Trump By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins, Jonah Anderson, Kayan Taraporevala The political fallout from the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk continues. Wednesday, Disney suddenly suspended ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" following comments Kimmel made about how President Trump’s supporters were responding to the killing. That suspension was cheered by Trump… Continue watching
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: DC Mayor Bowser testifies to House committee as Congress weighs new laws for city By Gary Fields, Matt Brown, Associated Press D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday defended her policies to Congress as President Donald Trump's law enforcement surge is in its second month and lawmakers act to further limit the city's authority. Continue reading
Sep 18 Trump’s moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent By Justin Spike, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that he has often praised. Continue reading
Sep 18 Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from Fed board By Mark Sherman, Associated Press President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors. Continue reading
Sep 18 Kimmel suspension highlights Trump’s growing power over U.S. media landscape By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Kimmel's suspension has led to a debate about free speech and media influence. Trump celebrated the decision and called for more shows to be canceled. Kimmel hasn't commented publicly on his suspension. Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Trump, Starmer asked about firing of UK Ambassador Mandelson over Epstein ties By Associated Press President Donald Trump claimed Thursday to not know the ex-UK ambassador who was fired because of his Jeffrey Epstein connection. Continue reading
Sep 18 Federal judge blocks Trump from immediately deporting Guatemalan migrant children By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press A judge is blocking the Trump administration from immediately deporting Guatemalan migrant children who came to the U.S. alone back to their home country. Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Trump says U.S. ‘trying to get’ Bagram Air Base back from Afghan government By Associated Press In a news conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Donald Trump described his call for the U.S. military to re-establish a beachhead in Afghanistan as “breaking news” but he has previously raised the idea. Continue reading