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

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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’

New York TimesAApr 28, 9:45 PM

FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel

The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.

CBS NewsBApr 29, 1:11 AM

Kimmel-Trump clash continues as FCC launches early review of ABC's broadcast licenses

A day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC is launching an early review of the network's broadcast licenses. Carter Evans has more.

NBC NewsBApr 29, 12:32 AM

FCC orders early review of Disney’s TV licenses

FCC orders early review of Disney’s TV licenses

MSNBCCApr 28, 10:04 PM

FCC challenges Disney station licenses as Kimmel backlash deepens

The highly unusual early review of the ABC broadcasting licenses comes after Trump called for the network to fire the late-night host over another joke. The post FCC challenges Disney station license

The VergeBApr 28, 7:36 PM

The FCC is going after the broadcast licenses of Disney-owned ABC stations

The Federal Communications Commission has ordered the ABC stations owned and operated by Disney to file for an early license renewal, as reported earlier by The New York Times. In a filing on Tuesday,

NPRAApr 28, 8:52 PM

FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke

The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.

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.

Mother JonesBApr 27, 9:22 PM

They’re Trying to Get Jimmy Kimmel Fired Again

First Lady Melania Trump kicked off the backlash against Jimmy Kimmel on Monday. Donald Trump and Karoline Leavitt soon followed.  Then came the Trump administration’s army of right-wing supporters. 

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 “

SlateBApr 27, 10:39 PM

I Think I Know Why Melania Trump Really Just Went After Jimmy Kimmel

It was another joke on Thursday night that might have gotten to her.

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 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

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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,

Daily SignalCApr 28, 2:52 PM

Religious Broadcasters Urge FCC Probe of ABC After Jimmy Kimmel Joke About Melania Trump

National Religious Broadcasters is seeking a federal investigation into ABC Television for comments made by late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel in which he referred to first lady Melania Trump as a

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.

RedStateDApr 28, 11:15 PM

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

TownhallDApr 28, 8:30 PM

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

TownhallDApr 28, 4:45 PM

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

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.

PJ MediaDApr 29, 12:08 AM

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

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

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

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 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

TownhallDApr 28, 2:00 PM

Jimmy Kimmel Spews More Lies in Attempt to Cover His Behind for Vile First Lady Joke

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

TownhallDApr 28, 10:30 AM

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

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

PJ MediaDApr 28, 4:06 PM

Jimmy Kimmel’s Blood Feud With Melania Trump: Why Disney Fiddles as Its Magic Kingdom Burns

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

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

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