Overview

• Disney and ABC put Jimmy Kimmel Live! back on the air Tuesday after a short pause the company said was to avoid inflaming tensions, calling some of Kimmel’s prior remarks inappropriate.
• In his return monologue, Kimmel made a free‑speech appeal and said it was never his intention to make light of Charlie Kirk’s killing.
• Major affiliate owners Nexstar and Sinclair declined to air the episode in numerous local markets and indicated discussions with ABC are ongoing.
• President Trump criticized the reinstatement on Truth Social and threatened legal action against ABC, referencing a previous multimillion‑dollar settlement with the network.
• FCC chair Brendan Carr had publicly thanked Nexstar for not carrying the show, drawing criticism from opponents who say regulators are pressuring broadcasters.