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Disney Bringing Jimmy Kimmel Back Tuesday—Is The Media Giant Putting NFL Media Merger At Risk?

Tensions between President Donald Trump and media companies may have lasting effects on The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), which announced Monday that it lifted the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

Benzinga

Jimmy Kimmel’s Return Announced Days After Show Was Suspended Over ‘Insensitive’ Charlie Kirk Remarks

Disney has confirmed the show’s comeback, but its long-term future remains uncertain.

Bored Panda

Jimmy Kimmel will return to TV after highly criticized suspension

Late-night host reinstated after suspension over comments on Maga and Charlie Kirk that Disney called ‘insensitive’

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Questions surround FCC’s authority as Kimmel set to return - Roll Call

As ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, the FCC's lone Democratic member says broacasters' public interest obligation needs new attention.

Roll Call

A Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could give Trump even more influence over US media – shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream

Following unprecedented threats from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, major affiliate station owners Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcasting pressured Disney’s ABC to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air over his comments related to Charlie Kirk’s killing.

The Conversation

Republican decries FCC chair’s comments on Kimmel suspension: ‘Absolutely inappropriate’

Rand Paul, a Kentucky senator, also said Disney and ABC have no obligation to employ the late-night host

The Guardian - US

Hundreds of Hollywood stars sign open letter condemning Kimmel suspension

Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Robert De Niro among signatories of letter decrying Disney’s move after Jimmy Kimmel made remarks on Kirk’s death

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John Oliver: ‘Everyone knew the administration had it in for Kimmel’

Last Week Tonight host spoke about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and why we should be worried about what this means for the US

The Guardian - US

Howard Stern says he's canceling Disney Plus 'to say with the pocketbook that I do not support' ABC yanking Jimmy Kimmel off the air

Stern had his own fair share of battles with the FCC over the years.

Fortune

I Just Found Out The Jimmy Kimmel Live Decision Was So Sudden, Guests Were Actually En Route To The Theater When The Show Went Into Hiatus

The network's move has shocked late-night audiences—and guests.

Cinemablend

John Oliver and Ted Cruz have Goodfellas-influenced meeting of minds over ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel

Late-night host and Republican senator are in rare agreement as both men accuse FCC chairman Brendan Carr of behaving like mafia boss from Martin Scorsese’s crime classic

The Independent UK

America's Free Speech Culture Is Under Attack From Within

The First Amendment still stands, but the culture that supports it is eroding.

Reason

Does US’s communications agency have power to regulate Kimmel’s speech?

Experts say FCC may have overstepped in calling for action over Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk murder.

Al Jazeera

John Oliver says ‘history will remember the cowards’ as he slams Disney CEO over Kimmel suspension

‘Last Week Tonight’ host said ‘at some point you’re going to have to draw a line’

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Benzinga

Bernie Sanders And Ted Cruz Align Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's What They Each Said

In a rare cross-party stance, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) slammed Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr after threats against ABC over Jimmy Kimmel's controversial remarks sparked outrage.

Reason

The FCC's Involvement in Canceling Jimmy Kimmel Was 'Unbelievably Dangerous,' Ted Cruz Says

Rand Paul concurs that the threats preceding the comedian's suspension were "absolutely inappropriate" because the agency has "no business weighing in on this."

Fortune

Another Republican senator blasts FCC chair's comments on Kimmel — 'Absolutely inappropriate'

"And I'll fight any attempt by the government to get involved with speech, I will fight."

The Independent UK

Split emerges among Republican senators on Trump’s targeting of media in wake of Jimmy Kimmel furor

Rand Paul says FCC move ‘inappropriate’ while fellow Republican senator admits she’s evolving away from support for unfettered free speech protections

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Jimmy Kimmel’s future at ABC ‘in peril before his show was axed’

After his series was pulled over remarks the broadcaster made about the Charlie Kirk killing, Jimmy Kimmel’s future at ABC is said to have been in peril before his show was axed.

Fortune

First Tucker Carlson, now Ted Cruz: Conservatives are talking about an ‘unbelievably dangerous’ precedent being set by the FCC chair

“And it might feel good right now to threaten Jimmy Kimmel, but when it is used to silence every conservative in America, we will regret it.”

The Independent UK

Pedro Pascal supports Jimmy Kimmel despite Disney lead roles

Actor says ‘defend free speech’ after late night host is suspended

Cinemablend

Has Jimmy Kimmel's Staff And Crew Been Laid Off? What's Actually Going On

Reports have been swirling around the show's status.

Evening Standard

Conan O’Brien says suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show ‘should disturb everyone’

The late-night comic made several remarks about the reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

The Guardian - US

Media giants accused of ‘cowering to threats’ as Trump tries to stamp out criticism

Disney’s Bob Iger and Paramount’s David Ellison are among executives pulling the strings amid criticism that US TV networks are caving to the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Thousands pay tribute at Charlie Kirk vigil amid uproar over Jimmy Kimmel suspension: Live updates

A student at Utah Valley University asked for “peace” and “unity” at Kirk’s vigil Friday

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