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FCC orders early review of ABC broadcast licenses after latest Trump-Kimmel clash

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CBS NewsBApr 29, 1:41 PM

FCC orders early review of ABC broadcast licenses after latest Trump-Kimmel clash

The FCC has ordered an early review of the broadcast licenses for eight local stations owned by ABC. The move comes after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host

The GuardianAApr 28, 7:07 PM

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 Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The US’

NBC NewsBApr 29, 12:32 AM

FCC orders early review of Disney’s TV licenses

FCC orders early review of Disney’s TV licenses

CBS NewsBApr 29, 1:15 PM

Why is the FCC targeting Disney's ABC license?

The Federal Communications Commission says it's investigating ABC stations for "possible violations" of the Communications Act of 1934 and the agency's prohibition on unlawful discrimination. CBS News

CBS NewsBApr 29, 1:20 AM

FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash

The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

The New RepublicBApr 28, 5:35 PM

Trump Sics FCC on Disney as Jimmy Kimmel War Ramps Up Again

In the latest escalation of President Donald Trump’s beef with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the Federal Communications Commission has begun an early review of Disney’s broadcast licenses, The New Yor

HuffPostCApr 28, 2:13 PM

Disney Chair Says CEO Will ‘Rise To The Occasion' In Trump-Kimmel Spat

He declined to say what advice he or the board would give regarding the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show.

HuffPostCApr 28, 5:16 AM

Defiant Jimmy Kimmel Returns To TV After Trump Demands That He Be Fired

Both the first lady and the president called on ABC to fire the late-night host because of a joke he made last week.

The Daily BeastCApr 29, 5:26 AM

Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Fatal Flaw in Trump’s Plot to Get Him Fired

Jimmy Kimmel called out President Trump for a hypocritical joke he made during his speech in front of King Charles as the drama between the president and the late-night host continues to unfold. Trump

The New RepublicBApr 27, 3:40 PM

Melania Trump Tries to Cancel Jimmy Kimmel—Again

First lady Melania Trump is calling on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel for a joke he made well before any shots were fired at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner, calling the late night talk show host a “

HuffPostCApr 29, 5:41 AM

'You Should Be Fired!': Jimmy Kimmel Nails Trump's Blatant Hypocrisy Over 'Death' Joke

The president made a joke that stunned the late-night host, given recent events.

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BreitbartDApr 28, 6:51 PM

FCC Reviews Disney, ABC Broadcast Licenses over 'Unlawful Discrimination'

The FCC has ordered ABC and Disney to renew its broadcasting licenses, believing that the company has engaged in "unlawful discrimination." FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has criticized Disney's diversity,

Washington TimesCApr 29, 12:15 AM

FCC reviews ABC stations' broadcast licenses after Kimmel's 'expectant widow' comment

The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing the broadcast licenses of local stations directly owned by ABC.

RedStateDApr 28, 11:15 PM

Grab the Popcorn: Trump Pressure Builds As FCC Orders Early Review of ABC Licenses After Kimmel Blowup

ReasonAApr 28, 9:00 PM

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.

The Gateway PunditDApr 29, 1:15 PM

FCC Officially Places ABC and Parent Company Disney Under Investigation – Disney’s Broadcast Licenses for Eight ABC-Owned Stations Now Under Federal Review

The Federal Communications Commission has officially placed ABC and its parent company The Walt Disney Company under investigation. The post FCC Officially Places ABC and Parent Company Disney Under I

Daily WireCApr 28, 2:48 PM

Kimmel Uproar Spills Over, ABC Stations Now Under Review. What It Means For Your TV.

The Federal Communications Commission is challenging Disney’s broadcast licenses as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel. An FCC official confirmed to The Daily Wire

PJ MediaDApr 29, 12:08 AM

The FCC’s Bad News for Disney/ABC: The Time for Playing Nice Is Over

TownhallDApr 28, 4:45 PM

The FCC Plans to Challenge Disney's Licenses for Eight of Its ABC Stations

The Western JournalDApr 28, 5:59 PM

FCC Takes 'Unprecedented' Action Against Disney in Response to Jimmy Kimmel's Melania Trump Comment: Report

A new report claims that the  Federal Communications Commission will be putting some pressure on Disney’s TV stations as a response to Jimmy Kimmel’s slam against Melania Trump. According to […] The p

TownhallDApr 28, 8:30 PM

Disney Declares Their Support For ABC and Jimmy Kimmel After Launches Investigation

Free BeaconCApr 27, 10:30 PM

Will Disney and Its New CEO Finally 'Take a Stand' on Jimmy Kimmel?

Disney executives are facing a familiar crisis regarding their favorite in-house comedian: Just how offensive must Jimmy Kimmel's on-camera behavior be before they have to bite the bullet and fire him

Daily WireCApr 28, 11:39 AM

ABC News Silent As White House Calls For Jimmy Kimmel Firing

WASHINGTON — ABC is remaining silent amid calls from the White House for late night show host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired for joking that Melania Trump looked like an “expectant widow” — just days before

The BlazeCApr 28, 11:50 PM

Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Melania Trump over backlash to 'widow' joke

Late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel responded defiantly to calls demanding he be fired after joking about President Donald Trump dying before the latest assassination attempt. Kimmel made the joke durin

The Western JournalDApr 28, 5:50 PM

Jimmy Kimmel Doubles Down Amid Backlash Over Melania 'Joke' - People Aren't Buying His Explanation

ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is facing heavy backlash for doubling down on his tasteless “joke” about Melania Trump being a widow, and his excuse is more pathetic than his […] The post Jimmy Kimme

Daily WireCApr 28, 8:46 AM

Jimmy Kimmel Hits Back At Critics Over Melania ‘Widow’ Joke And Refuses To Apologize

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel decided that instead of apologizing for his ill-timed, tasteless, and absolutely unfunny “joke” about the first lady looking forward to being a widow, he was going to doub

The Gateway PunditDApr 29, 12:00 PM

ABC Not Firing Jimmy Kimmel After Melania ‘Widow’ Comments Feels Like Network Flipping Off Millions

Liberal TV network ABC has ignited volcanic backlash by refusing to fire "comedian" Jimmy Kimmel, who is continuing to recklessly incite violence against conservatives. The post ABC Not Firing Jimmy K

The Western JournalDApr 28, 8:38 PM

ABC Not Firing Jimmy Kimmel After Melania 'Widow' Comments Feels Like Network Flipping Off Millions

Liberal TV network ABC has ignited volcanic backlash by refusing to fire “comedian” Jimmy Kimmel, who is continuing to recklessly incite violence against conservatives. In refusing to curb Kimmel’s da

BreitbartDApr 28, 2:38 PM

Jimmy Kimmel Lectures Melania Trump, Repeats 'Expectant Widow' Joke He Says was About 'Age Difference'

ABC's late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, on Monday, repeated the joke he made last week saying First Lady Melania Trump looks like an “expectant widow.” Kimmel was defiant, defending himself after Mrs. Tru

TownhallDApr 28, 10:30 AM

CNN's Ben Ferguson Couldn't Believe Libs Had This Take About Jimmy Kimmel's Melania Joke

The Western JournalDApr 28, 4:40 PM

Journo Who Once Had Guest Banned from CNN for Making Joke About Him Gets Huffy Over Outrage Regarding Kimmel's 'Expectant Widow' Melania 'Joke'

A former MSNBC journalist who once got a guest banned from CNN for a tasteless joke about violence at his expense would like you to know that he thinks tasteless […] The post Journo Who Once Had Guest

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