Overview

• Jon Stewart hosted a rare Thursday Daily Show, delivering a satirical “government‑approved” monologue and then interviewing Nobel laureate Maria Ressa about disinformation and free expression.
• Stephen Colbert labeled the suspension “blatant censorship,” Seth Meyers warned of a free‑speech crackdown, and Jimmy Fallon voiced support for Kimmel while keeping his own jokes carefully defanged.
• FCC Chair Brendan Carr condemned Kimmel’s remarks and floated possible steps against ABC or affiliates as Nexstar and Sinclair said they would preempt the show; President Trump praised the suspension as Kimmel stayed publicly silent.
• Authorities have said the accused shooter, Tyler Robinson, had recently embraced left‑leaning views, a detail that has fueled disputes over whether Kimmel’s monologue mischaracterized the case.
• Industry figures and unions raised alarms about a chilling effect on political satire, with critics pointing to regulatory leverage and pending media deals as pressure points for broadcasters.