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FCC Chair Brendan Carr to Testify Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Controversy
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr will appear before the Senate Commerce Committee following remarks about Jimmy Kimmel Live! that ignited a fierce national debate over free speech, political bias, and the role of regulators in modern broadcasting.
Trump Announces 100% Movie Tariff on Foreign Made Films in Move That Will Devastate Disney
President Donald J. Trump made waves this morning by announcing a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States. This trump movie tariff, framed as a way to bring the movie business back to American soil, could have the largest impact on Disney—Hollywood’s biggest player and one that has increasingly shifted its production to the United Kingdom.
California Senator Threatens to Break Up Sinclair Over Decision to Keep Jimmy Kimmel Off the Air — FCC Chair Responds
The battle over Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension has now escalated into a full-on political fight with lawmakers threatening to take action. On Monday, California State Senator Scott Wiener took to X to threaten Sinclair Broadcast Group after the company announced it would continue preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across its ABC affiliates despite Disney’s decision to bring the show back.
The View Stays Silent on Jimmy Kimmel as FCC Eyes Investigation Into ABC’s Daytime Talk Show
The View was uncharacteristically silent about its network ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves after FCC scrutiny over misinformation on the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk. Now it seems the regulatory government agency may be turning its eye toward Whoopi Goldberg and her co-hosts.
Jimmy Kimmel Planned “Very Hot” Monologue Targeting Trump Supporters Before Disney Pulled the Plug — Iger and Walden Said No
On September 17, 2025, Disney made the extraordinary decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely. The move came after Jimmy Kimmel’s false and inflammatory comments about the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk — remarks that accused Trump supporters of twisting the truth while simultaneously exploiting the tragedy. The fallout has now escalated into one of the most significant entertainment controversies of the year.
Trump Doubles Down on Jimmy Kimmel Comments — Claims Host Was “Fired” for Lack of Talent
President Trump has doubled down on his remarks regarding Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely. Speaking at a press conference, Trump sharpened his critique of the late-night host, framing the move as a “firing” brought on by bad ratings and poor talent.
Donald Trump Cheers ABC Pulling Jimmy Kimmel Off the Air — President Predicted Kimmel Was “Next”
The dwindling late-night television landscape shifted again this week as ABC announced that it was indefinitely pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air. The decision came after years of declining ratings and a fresh wave of backlash following Kimmel spreading misinformation about the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
President Trump Slaps New York Times With $15 Billion Dollar Defamation Lawsuit
On Monday, September 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump filed a defamation lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida against the New York Times, four of its reporters, and Penguin Random House.
Allegations against the Times from the suit state that the paper “continued spreading false and defamatory content about President Trump,” and that they omitted recognition that Trump “secured the greatest personal and political achievement in American history” in his November 2024 Presidential election win.
Stephen King Caught Spreading False Claim About Charlie Kirk and Apologizes
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic death, emotions are running high across the country. But while family, friends, and supporters are mourning, some high-profile voices have shown the dangers of rushing to judgment without checking the facts. One of the most prominent cases came from bestselling author Stephen King, who posted a claim on social media about Charlie Kirk that has since been proven false.
EDITORIAL: When Tragedy Strikes, the Bubble People Can’t Stay Silent
In the light of the horrible murder of Charlie Kirk we’re all getting through our feelings about, it is perhaps instructive to note a “bigger picture” issue it brings to the forefront that applies not just to political stories but to EVERY story, event, commentary, or utterance from politicos, office holders, and punditry.
The Bubble People.
I get that they have their views and they are different than mine. I get that expressing their views is part of their job description, whether media or elected official (though maybe the actors and their ilk should just plain shut up and sing/dance/perform). But wow what a bubble they live in that they couldn’t wait a day, a few days, even a week or more to just plain know that shutting up is the best policy at a time of trauma.
BlueSky Users Call for Death of Donald Trump, J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk, and More After Charlie Kirk Assassination
In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the social media platform BlueSky has become a disturbing showcase of deranged political rhetoric. Instead of mourning or condemning the violence, many users are celebrating Kirk’s death—and going further by demanding that other figures within the conservative spectrum be targeted next. The combination of BlueSky and Charlie Kirk has revealed a horrifying trend: online mobs openly fantasizing about assassinations with no accountability.
DC’s Red Hood Series Cancelled After Writer Gretchen Felker-Martin Mocked Charlie Kirk Shooting, Claimed Police Weren’t People
DC Comics has cancelled its brand-new Red Hood series following a firestorm of outrage against writer Gretchen Felker-Martin, a biological male who identifies as female. The cancellation came after Felker-Martin publicly mocked conservative commentator Charlie Kirk being shot to death and made inflammatory remarks about law enforcement.