Overview
- ABC suspended 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' indefinitely after Sinclair and Nexstar said their ABC affiliates would not air the program.
- Brendan Carr condemned Kimmel’s comments as 'truly sick,' said the FCC has 'remedies' to consider, and praised local stations for pushing back on the show.
- House Democratic leaders accused Carr of abusing his office and demanded his resignation, a call echoed on the House floor by Rep. Frank Pallone.
- Carr said he is 'not going anywhere' and backed Sinclair’s request that Kimmel make a personal donation to Charlie Kirk’s family.
- Sources told TheWrap ABC intends to bring Kimmel back, while President Trump praised Carr and raised the prospect of broadcast license consequences.