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Burgess Everett / Semafor:
Kimmel's suspension prompts free-speech Republicans to reconsider their boundaries — The News — The indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's TV show amid pressure from the FCC is prompting libertarian-leaning Republicans to consider redrawing their boundaries when it comes to limiting speech.
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Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Trump's Ouster of Jimmy Kimmel Is Much Worse Than You Think It Is — The startling decision by ABC to pull comedian Jimmy Kimmel's show under pressure from President Trump requires a real response from Democrats. It has to go well beyond expressions of outrage and defenses of the First Amendment …
Makena Kelly / Wired:
Brendan Carr Isn't Going to Stop Until Someone Makes Him — In the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, experts say the FCC commissioner's conduct is flatly unconstitutional. They also expect him to keep going. — In what has become an all-too-regular display from Brendan Carr …
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
FCC Chair Carr says 'we're not done yet' after Jimmy Kimmel suspension by ABC … Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Thursday said that ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel appeared to “mislead” the American public about facts regarding conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing …
Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Trump floats pulling licenses if networks are ‘against’ him after Jimmy Kimmel suspended … President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the federal government might revoke the licenses of broadcast television networks that are “against” him. — Trump's comment came …
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New York Times:
Disney Pulled Jimmy Kimmel as Pressure Built on Multiple Fronts — The abrupt programming decision quickly morphed into a flashpoint for free speech in America under the Trump administration. — For Robert A. Iger and his leadership team at Disney and ABC, time was running out.
Talking Points Memo:
Republicans Kill Attempt to Subpoena FCC Chair After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension — This is your TPM evening briefing. — The House Oversight Committee voted Thursday to table a motion to subpoena Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr to testify about ABC's suspension …
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Gregory Svirnovskiy / Politico:
Obama denounces White House after Kimmel's suspension … Democrats have panned the comedian's suspension, which came after Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr threatened consequences if the network failed to take action against the comedian in a Wednesday podcast with conservative commentator Benny Johnson.
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Elizabeth Wagmeister / CNN:
What happened behind the scenes that led to Kimmel suspension — Video Ad Feedback — Comedians react to Jimmy Kimmel's show being pulled — The decision to yank Jimmy Kimmel's show off the air wasn't quite as rash as one might think. The issue had been brewing all week throughout …
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Jim Rutenberg / New York Times:
What Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension Says About the Trump Administration's Crackdown Against Mainstream Media
Michael Boyle / The Daily Beast:
Stephen Colbert Blasts ‘Weak’ TV Networks for Bowing to Donald Trump
Stephen Colbert Blasts ‘Weak’ TV Networks for Bowing to Donald Trump
New York Times:
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Says Broadcasters Risk Losing Licenses When Hosts Criticize Him
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Says Broadcasters Risk Losing Licenses When Hosts Criticize Him
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Adam Serwer / The Atlantic:
The Constitution Protects Jimmy Kimmel's Mistake
The Constitution Protects Jimmy Kimmel's Mistake
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CNBC:
‘Tonight, we are all Jimmy Kimmel,’ Stephen Colbert says, calling Trump an ‘autocrat’
‘Tonight, we are all Jimmy Kimmel,’ Stephen Colbert says, calling Trump an ‘autocrat’
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Paul Blumenthal / HuffPost:
Do Not Underestimate How Dangerous The Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Is
Do Not Underestimate How Dangerous The Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Is
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Cameron Peters / Vox:
Trump's brazen attack on free speech
Trump's brazen attack on free speech
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Zoë Richards / NBC News:
Trump suggests FCC could revoke licenses of TV broadcasters that give him too much ‘bad publicity’
Trump suggests FCC could revoke licenses of TV broadcasters that give him too much ‘bad publicity’
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Riya Misra / Politico:
What's really behind the Kimmel suspension
What's really behind the Kimmel suspension
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Faith Wardwell / Politico:
FCC chair puts ‘The View’ under the spotlight after Kimmel pressure
FCC chair puts ‘The View’ under the spotlight after Kimmel pressure
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Andrew Pantazi / Axios:
Trump suggests pulling TV licenses from critics
Trump suggests pulling TV licenses from critics
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Sydney Topf / Washington Examiner:
Obama responds to Jimmy Kimmel suspension and cancel culture
Obama responds to Jimmy Kimmel suspension and cancel culture
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Wall Street Journal:
RFK Jr.-Backed Vaccine Panel Advises Against MMRV Vaccine for Young Children — New members of key committee tweak routine childhood vaccine guidance as some states and insurers go their own way — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. handpicked slate of vaccine advisers voted …
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Politico:
RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel makes a controversial change to the childhood vaccine schedule … However — in a highly unusual move — the panel voted not to change the current coverage for the MMRV shot under the Vaccines for Children program, meaning the program will still cover it for the younger children …
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Nathaniel Weixel / The Hill:
States band together on vaccine recommendations in challenge to Trump administration
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NBC News:
Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once, including Kimberly Guilfoyle and Callista Gingrich — Republicans this month triggered the “nuclear option,” changing Senate rules to confirm nominees en bloc, calling it an attempt to overcome Democratic obstruction.
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Mary Clare Jalonick / Associated Press:
Senate confirms 48 of Trump's nominees at once after changing the chamber's rules
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ABC News:
Trump poised to fire US attorney for resisting effort to charge NY AG Letitia James: Sources — Trump officials had pushed Erik Siebert to bring criminal charges against James. — President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard Air Force One, September 16, 2025, during the flight to the United Kingdom.
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Katie Rogers / New York Times:
In ‘107 Days,’ Kamala Harris Lays Out Her Regrets … “I didn't have enough time,” Kamala Harris wrote of her campaign against Donald J. Trump.Erin Schaff/The New York Times — The title of Kamala Harris's new book, “107 Days,” hits the reader on the head with a central argument …
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Ashley Burke / CBC News:
U.S. ambassador ‘disappointed’ with anti-American sentiment in Canada — Finance minister's comments about trade war don't help, Hoekstra says — The U.S. ambassador to Canada is expressing frustration over the anti-American sentiment he sees in this country, including from politicians …
New York Times:
11 Elected Officials Arrested Trying to Access Cells at N.Y.C. ICE Facility — Brad Lander, the city comptroller, was arrested again. Jumaane D. Williams, the public advocate, was among protesters detained outside. — Federal officers arrested 11 Democratic elected officials inside …
Courtney Kube / NBC News:
Military leaders consider recruiting campaign centered around Charlie Kirk — Possible slogans discussed include “Charlie has awakened a generation of warriors.” There is talk of using Turning Point USA chapters as recruitment centers. — WASHINGTON — Pentagon leaders are considering …
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Vanity Fair:
Vanity Fair Announces New Hires Across Departments — Jennifer Pastore, Olivia Nuzzi, Lindsey Underwood, Aidan McLaughlin, and more to join the magazine — Today, Vanity Fair global editorial director Mark Guiducci announced twelve new hires and a promotion, including writers, editors …
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Pooja Salhotra / New York Times:
Texas A&M President to Step Down After Controversy Over ‘Gender Ideology’ — The university had been roiled over a student who filmed herself arguing with the instructor of a children's literature course that recognized more than two genders. — Texas A&M University's president will step …
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Washington Post:
Trump nixed $400 million in Taiwan military aid, pushing future arms sales — President Donald Trump declined to approve a package of weapons to Taiwan this summer, as he tries to negotiate a trade deal and potential summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. — just now
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Carmen Paun / Politico:
MAHA fights back … “One way you can really back Secretary Kennedy is to send a message to your senator, to your congressman, that you believe that Bobby Kennedy is trying hard to restore public trust in our health agencies, you support him, you want them to and you're not going to vote …
Bloomberg Law:
Labor Department Brings Back Staff Who Took ‘Fork’ Offer to Quit — Staffers who opted into the Trump administration's deferred resignation program, voluntarily taking paid administrative leave with the expectation of leaving their jobs, are returning to the US Labor Department.
Madison Mills / Axios:
The growing chasm between MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans on Trump's economy — There's a growing split between MAGA Republicans and non-MAGA GOP voters on the state of the economy, according to research firm Global Strategy Group's nationwide study of 1,000 registered voters conducted in early September.

