Overview

• FCC Chair Brendan Carr publicly urged stations to drop the program and warned of possible fines or license consequences for what he called repeated “distorted” content.
• Nexstar removed the show from its ABC affiliates, while Sinclair said it will not carry any return without a public apology to Kirk’s family and other steps.
• ABC said the show is off the air indefinitely and canceled a planned Wednesday episode in which Kimmel was expected to address the controversy.
• Trump celebrated the decision, urged networks to oust other late-night hosts, and suggested critical broadcasters could lose their licenses.
• Celebrities, unions, civil-liberties groups and Democratic officials denounced the suspension as censorship, as the case against accused shooter Tyler Robinson continues with motive under review.