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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.

Benzinga · Sep 22, 2025

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."

Reason · Sep 21, 2025

Trump drive to pursue critics puts US on path to dictatorship, Democrats warn

Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy condemn president’s call for justice department to act against perceived enemies

The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2025

Even Disney stars are joining calls to boycott the media giant after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show

The internet was already lighting up with users sharing screenshots of canceled subscriptions to Disney-owned streaming services or canceled vacations at Disney properties.

Fortune · Sep 20, 2025

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.”

Fortune · Sep 20, 2025

Donald Trump Declares Harsh Media Coverage of Him 'No Longer Free Speech' But 'Illegal'

President Donald Trump has labeled negative media coverage of him as “illegal.”

Benzinga · Sep 20, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025

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 Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025

Former Intel Directors Call For Trump And Nvidia To Take Chip Giant Private: 'Hope Is Not A Strategy'

Four former Intel directors, including former U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky and former FCC Chair Reed Hundt, are calling for Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) to go private as the company struggles to regain its footing in the global semiconductor market.

Benzinga · Sep 20, 2025