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Disney Responds After FCC Targets ABC Licenses Following Trump and Melania Calls to Fire Jimmy Kimmel

Disney responded Tuesday after the Federal Communications Commission ordered an accelerated review of licenses held by ABC-owned television stations, a dramatic regulatory move that came days after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump publicly urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his monologue before the White…

Latin Times

Trump Administration's Review of ABC's Broadcast Licenses Looks Like 'Illegal Jawboning'

When he returned to the White House, Trump vowed to protect free speech from the government. The FCC's latest move against ABC and Disney looks like the opposite.

Reason

As Trump Renews Calls for Jimmy Kimmel's Removal, What's Next for Disney Stock?

Disney stock slips as Trump renews demand for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel. FCC’s unexpected review of broadcast licenses is hurting DIS shares as well on Tuesday.

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FCC orders review of ABC's broadcast licenses

The review comes shortly after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump condemned ABC for a joke made by its late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

Axios

Fired Border Patrol Boss Greg Bovino Praises Kristi Noem but Blasts Trump's Advisers in Post-Firing Interview, Deepening MAGA Rift

Greg Bovino, a former US Border Patrol commander, criticises Trump aides for their immigration enforcement approach, revealing tensions within the MAGA movement over deportation policies.

International Business Times UK

Kimmel's 'Expectant Widow' Joke Puts Eight ABC Stations at Risk as FCC Escalates

FCC orders Disney's TV stations to renew licenses early, escalating tensions with Trump. Critics say the move challenges First Amendment rights and signals government overreach.

International Business Times UK

FCC orders review of ABC licenses after Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Trump joke

Eight local broadcasting licenses under review after White House launched attack on late-night host over comment

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A timeline of Jimmy Kimmel’s long history upsetting Trump with his jokes

After being temporarily taken off the air, Kimmel appeared on another late-night show and said that it would be a ‘fun way to drive the president nuts’

The Independent UK

What Did Jimmy Kimmel Do to Offend the Trumps This Time?

First Lady Melania Trump made a call on social media to “take a stand” against Jimmy Kimmel. The comedian parodied the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which greatly offended the Trumps.

The Mary Sue

Trump makes joke about age gap between him and Melania days after Jimmy Kimmel controversy

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The Independent UK

Trump cracks awkward marriage joke to Melania with King Charles watching after Jimmy Kimmel ‘widow’ uproar

The president and first lady have called for ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired after he told a similar joke last Thursday

The Independent UK

Threat or theater? Trump assassination bid case turns into political noir

US authorities have charged a suspect in an alleged third assassination attempt on President Trump during a White House Correspondents' dinner security breach. The incident has polarized the nation, with conservatives citing escalating political violence and liberals expressing skepticism. Late-night hosts' jokes have further fueled tensions, prompting White House calls…

The Times of India

'Satire Is Not a Crime': Jane Fonda's Committee Rallies to Defend Jimmy Kimmel

Jane Fonda's Committee for the First Amendment defends Jimmy Kimmel after Trump's call for his firing over a satirical joke, highlighting ongoing free speech debates

International Business Times UK

Stephen Colbert rejects ‘partisan’ label on political jokes: ‘I don’t have any problem with Trump being a Republican’

‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ will air its final episode next month

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'So Racist He Went Bald': Jimmy Kimmel's Fiercest Stephen Miller Roast Yet

Jimmy Kimmel delivered a sharp monologue targeting Stephen Miller during an alternative White House Correspondents' Dinner

The Independent UK

George Clooney wades into Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Trump joke controversy

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The Guardian - US

Why is Jimmy Kimmel being held to a higher standard than Donald Trump?

The talkshow host has found himself targeted by the president once again but his jokes fail to have the influence or tastelessness that the right like to claim

The Independent UK

National Religious Broadcasters asked FCC to investigate Jimmy Kimmel over Melania Trump joke

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Jon Stewart on White House correspondents’ dinner: ‘We can’t even pull off a dinner that shouldn’t have existed in the first place’

Late-night hosts react to White House press dinner shooting as Trump and Melania call for Kimmel to be fired

Cinemablend

Jimmy Kimmel Defends Joke About Melania Trump Looking Like A Widow

He says it was a joke about the age gap.

The Independent UK

George Clooney backs Jimmy Kimmel after Trump and First Lady call for comedian’s firing over ‘widow’ joke

Kimmel has faced backlash for joking that Melania had the glow of an ‘expectant widow’ days before the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The Mary Sue

Melania Trump Takes Aim at Jimmy Kimmel after Shooting Incident

Melania Trump is asking ABC to take action after Jimmy Kimmel made a joke on his late night show.

International Business Times UK

Melania Trump Exposed: Stephen King Lambasts FLOTUS' Hypocrisy Over Jimmy Kimmel Firing Demand

Stephen King defends Jimmy Kimmel after Melania Trump calls for his cancellation over a joke made at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, highlighting political tensions.

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Jimmy Kimmel explains he’s not demanding Donald Trump be assassinated, clarifies ‘very light roast joke’

"The First Lady had a stressful experience over the weekend."

Euronews

Viral backfire: Melania Trump called out as hypocrite after Jimmy Kimmel joke criticism

The First Lady posted that “people like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate", following a joke the talkshow host made three days before the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Now, her comments have backfired online...

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