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Jay Leno Weighs In on Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Leno and others defend Kimmel as free speech debate grows

(Newser) - Jay Leno has weighed in on ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! after Kimmel's recent monologue drew criticism from the Federal Communications Commission, according to the Hollywood Reporter . Speaking at Chris Wallace's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony Thursday, Leno backed Kimmel, saying, "I'm...

Cruz Warns Allies FCC Move Could Backfire

Strategy to silence Kimmel could be used against others, senator says

(Newser) - Editorials from Republican-leaning outlets including the Wall Street Journal and the Free Press have objected to the FCC chairman's push to knock Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air . GOP Sen. Ted Cruz has joined the outcry, warning allies they might come to regret their victory, the Washington Post...

Eisner Questions Disney After Kimmel Suspension

Former CEO criticizes former company's response to political pressure over Kimmel's Kirk remarks

(Newser) - It's been almost a year and a half since Michael Eisner posted anything on his X account, but this week the ex-Disney CEO broke his silent streak, criticizing his former company's leadership for its decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show on ABC, which Disney owns....

Trump Says Negative Coverage of Him Is 'Not Allowed'

President suggests networks that give him bad press should have licenses yanked

(Newser) - President Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One Thursday after his UK state visit, floated the idea of punishing television networks for what he described as overwhelmingly negative coverage of his presidency, the Guardian reports. Trump claimed major networks in the US are "97% against me"—without offering...

Carr Turns to The View, Which Stayed Silent About Kimmel

FCC chairman says he might have the show investigated over equal time rule

(Newser) - The View was about the only place on your TV dial not consumed on Thursday by the news of ABC's shutdown of Jimmy Kimmel Live! the day before. The show usually is all about robust discussions of hot topics. But this time, the ABC show skipped over the Kimmel...

Stewart Changes Schedule After Kimmel Decision

In a rare Thursday appearance, comedian to host The Daily Show

(Newser) - Jon Stewart plans to host Thursday's episode of The Daily Show, one day after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about MAGA's response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Stewart, who hosted The Daily Show from 1999 through 2015, normally hosts the...

Democrats: It's 'War on the First Amendment'

Hakeem Jeffries calls on FCC chief Brendan Carr to step down following Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

(Newser) - Top House Democrats are demanding the immediate resignation of FCC Chair Brendan Carr over what they call a blatant abuse of power—"forcing" ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! In a joint statement, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and senior Democratic colleagues described Carr's actions as a...

Is This Censorship? Reactions to the Kimmel Suspension

Media companies involved are seeking FCC approval of acquisition deals

(Newser) - President Trump has heralded the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! , which he termed a cancellation, as "great news for America," per the Guardian . Outside of Republican circles, it's widely viewed as an example of how Trump's critics are being censored. The main complaint against Kimmel is...

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel After FCC Chief Pressures Stations

Host had said MAGA is trying to make political points over Charlie Kirk's killing

(Newser) - ABC announced Wednesday that it's suspending Jimmy Kimmel Live! over comments the host made about MAGA trying to capitalize on Charlie Kirk's death—which sparked a reaction that included Nexstar saying it would stop carrying the late-night show on its 28 affiliates and the FCC chairman calling on...

Trump Threatens ABC, NBC
Trump Threatens ABC, NBC
Aug 25, 2025 11:31 AM CDT

Trump Threatens ABC, NBC

Calls networks 'an arm of the Democratic party' because of negative stories

(Newser) - President Trump issued some late-night threats to ABC and NBC, accusing both of bias and threatening their broadcast licenses.
  • In one post , he suggested the networks functioned as "an arm of the Democratic party" and "should, according to many, have their licenses revoked by the FCC. I would
...

ABC Suspends Correspondent for Post Ripping Stephen Miller

Terry Moran, who was attacked by Trump in an interview, called White House aide 'a world-class hater'

(Newser) - ABC News on Sunday suspended correspondent Terry Moran, whom President Trump attacked for asking "a stupid question" and generally "not being very nice" during an interview in April, over a post about White House aide Stephen Miller. Vice President JD Vance called Moran's post, which described Miller...

The Most Popular TV Shows of the Year

You probably won't be surprised that Squid Game is No. 1, per 35-day viewing stats from Nielsen

(Newser) - For the first time since streaming hit our screens, Nielsen has multi-platform ratings for television series across broadcast TV, cable, and streaming—and Netflix's Squid Game has emerged as the most-watched show for 2024-2025 overall, as well as among the 18-49 demographic, reports Variety . Nielsen's numbers measured 35...

His First CNN Appearance Was on 9/11
His First CNN
Appearance
Was on 9/11
OBITUARY
Dec 31, 2024 9:21 AM CST

His First CNN Appearance Was on 9/11

ABC, CNN anchor Aaron Brown has died at age 76

(Newser) - Veteran ABC News reporter Aaron Brown joined CNN in 2001—and his very first appearance was on the morning of Sept. 11. "Good Lord, there are no words," Brown told viewers as the South Tower of the World Trade Center came down in the terror attacks. Fans are...

ABC News Has Some Questions to Answer
Lawyers: ABC Has Some
Questions to Answer
the rundown
Dec 17, 2024 11:56 AM CST

Lawyers: ABC Has Some Questions to Answer

Surprise move has left First Amendment attorneys scratching their heads

(Newser) - ABC News surprised the world of journalism last week by settling a defamation suit brought by Donald Trump and agreeing to pay $15 million. Trump sued after the network's George Stephanopoulos said multiple times on the air that Trump had been found "liable for rape" against E. Jean...

ABC Weatherman Sam Champion Explains His Eye Scar

Famed GMA meteorologist reveals skin cancer diagnosis, urges viewers to wear sunscreen

(Newser) - Weatherman Sam Champion was back on the air with Good Morning America on Friday, with a small reddish-purple scar under one of his eyes and some news: He was recently diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer , reports ABC News . During the program , the 63-year-old...

At Least 57.5M Watch Debate, Topping Biden-Trump Matchup
Debate Outdraws Biden-Trump
Sep 11, 2024 4:30 PM CDT

Debate Outdraws Biden-Trump

Preliminary figures show ABC with biggest slice of network viewers

(Newser) - Early results show at least 57.5 million people watched Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate Tuesday night, host network ABC reports. That's a bigger audience than Trump's debate with President Biden attracted in June, per NBC News . Nielsen, the media analytics company, counted 51.3...

New Streaming Service Seen as 'Hulu for Sports'
New Sports Streaming
Service Will Be $43 a Month
the rundown
Aug 1, 2024 12:18 PM CDT

New Sports Streaming Service Will Be $43 a Month

Venu Sports, arriving this fall, is described as 'Hulu for sports'

(Newser) - A major new sports streaming service will charge $43 per month when it launches later this year. The service, called Venu Sports, is expected to encompass roughly 55% of US sports rights, reports the Wall Street Journal . Details:
  • The gist: Venu, a joint venture from Disney's ESPN, Warner Bros.
...

Oprah's Got a Big Special on Weight Loss Coming Up

Winfrey will host ABC/Hulu program on using meds to drop pounds, to the chagrin of some

(Newser) - As WeightWatchers deals with the aftermath of Oprah Winfrey's exit , the TV icon is making her next big move on the weight-loss scene. CNN reports that Winfrey will host An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution, set to be released later this month on ABC and...

Tim Allen Tests Another Sitcom at Age 70

Network orders pilot of 'Shifting Gears'

(Newser) - His first ABC sitcom debuted in 1991. Now Tim Allen is trying another at the network more than three decades later. The network plans to air the pilot of Shifting Gears starring the 70-year-old Allen, reports the Hollywood Reporter . In it, Allen plays the "stubborn, widowed owner of a...

Brittney Griner Makes a 'Sweeping' Deal With Disney

WNBA star will tell her story in ESPN documentary, scripted series for ABC Signature

(Newser) - Practically a year to the day after she was released from a Russian prison, Brittney Griner has some big news. Deadline reports that the 33-year-old center for the Phoenix Mercury has signed a "sweeping" deal with Disney that will include not only an ESPN documentary, but also a scripted...

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