Overview

• Jimmy Kimmel reopened his show with an emotional defense of free expression, clarifying that he did not intend to minimize Charlie Kirk’s killing or assign blame to a political group.
• Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group declined to carry the program, curbing its reach across more than 50 ABC affiliates and limiting access in key markets.
• President Donald Trump denounced ABC’s decision on Truth Social and said he would “put ABC to the test,” signaling possible legal or regulatory action.
• Disney said it suspended the program because some remarks were ill‑timed and insensitive, then brought it back after several days of discussions with Kimmel.
• FCC chair Brendan Carr’s earlier warnings to broadcasters prompted bipartisan concern, with figures such as Sen. Ted Cruz criticizing the pressure as government overreach.