Overview

• Speaking on Air Force One, President Trump said broadcasters that give him only negative coverage should "maybe" lose their licenses and said decisions rest with FCC Chair Brendan Carr.
• Carr had warned ABC and affiliates over Jimmy Kimmel’s remarks—saying "we can do this the easy way or the hard way"—and later signaled further scrutiny by declaring, "we’re not done yet."
• Nexstar and Sinclair pulled Kimmel’s program from local lineups, and ABC removed Jimmy Kimmel Live! from the air indefinitely.
• Democratic leaders on the Senate Commerce Committee accused Carr of weaponizing the FCC in a formal letter that demands communications and explanations by Sept. 25.
• FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez said the commission lacks authority to revoke licenses based on content, while industry analysis highlighted pending FCC approvals that may have influenced corporate decisions.