Overview

• ABC put Jimmy Kimmel Live back on the air Tuesday after a multi-day pause tied to his remarks about the killing of activist Charlie Kirk.
• Sinclair said it would replace the show with news programming across its 38 ABC affiliates and noted that discussions with ABC are ongoing.
• Nexstar announced it will not carry the reinstated program on its ABC partners indefinitely, creating widespread regional blackouts.
• FCC chair Brendan Carr publicly criticized Kimmel’s comments and suggested possible regulatory action, heightening pressure that preceded the suspension.
• Nexstar’s stance comes as it seeks FCC approval for a $6.2 billion Tegna acquisition, a backdrop that adds regulatory sensitivity to its decision.