Overview

• Senator Ted Cruz and former vice president Mike Pence criticized the FCC’s role, with Cruz labeling chair Brendan Carr’s tone “mafioso,” even as the president praised Carr.
• Disney faces protests and cross‑party pressure over ABC’s move, and reports say CEO Bob Iger is under fire for the decision.
• Disney and Kimmel’s lawyers are discussing terms for a potential comeback, but there is no agreement or timeline.
• The White House said it did not pressure ABC, while the president framed the suspension as a ratings issue and attacked David Letterman as a “loser.”
• Kimmel’s remarks on Charlie Kirk’s death gained traction on conservative media and social platforms before the FCC warnings, and declining Nielsen figures have fed the dispute.