Overview

• ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely after his monologue about Charlie Kirk, and Disney and ABC are in discussions with Kimmel about conditions for a possible return with no guarantee of a deal.
• FCC Chair Brendan Carr urged ABC and affiliates to "take action," prompting criticism from Republicans Ted Cruz and Rand Paul even as President Donald Trump praised Carr and claimed hostile TV coverage is "illegal."
• Major affiliate owners Nexstar and Sinclair said they would preempt the show; Nexstar said its decision was unilateral as both groups face regulatory stakes tied to FCC approvals.
• Protests and industry backlash grew nationwide, with the WGA, SAG‑AFTRA and former Disney CEO Michael Eisner condemning the suspension, and Bay Area activists launching a boycott of Disney, Nexstar and Sinclair.
• Authorities say the accused shooter showed extreme‑left indicators, undercutting Kimmel’s on‑air characterization, while FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez warned the agency lacks authority to police program viewpoints.