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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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Zoë Richards / NBC News:
Trump suggests FCC could revoke licenses of TV broadcasters that give him too much ‘bad publicity’ — Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr told Fox News Thursday afternoon that ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely may not be “the last shoe to drop.”
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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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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.
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CNBC:
‘Tonight, we are all Jimmy Kimmel,’ Stephen Colbert says, calling Trump an ‘autocrat’ … Stephen Colbert gave a full-throated defense of suspended late-night show colleague Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday night and called President Donald Trump an “autocrat.” — “I'm your host, Steven Colbert …
Washington Post:
Trump's media enforcer is relishing his Jimmy Kimmel moment
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Elizabeth Wagmeister / CNN:
What happened behind the scenes that led to Kimmel suspension
What happened behind the scenes that led to Kimmel suspension
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Jennifer Rubin / The Contrarian:
Undaunted — Dictators always fear comedians. (It's no coincidence Ukrainian President …
Undaunted — Dictators always fear comedians. (It's no coincidence Ukrainian President …
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Talking Points Memo:
Republicans Kill Attempt to Subpoena FCC Chair After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
Republicans Kill Attempt to Subpoena FCC Chair After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
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Jim Rutenberg / New York Times:
What Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension Says About the Trump Administration's Crackdown Against Mainstream Media
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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Gregory Svirnovskiy / Politico:
Obama denounces White House after Kimmel's suspension
Obama denounces White House after Kimmel's suspension
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Trump floats pulling licenses if networks are ‘against’ him after Jimmy Kimmel suspended
Trump floats pulling licenses if networks are ‘against’ him after Jimmy Kimmel suspended
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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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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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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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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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Mia McCarthy / Politico:
Capitol agenda: CRs hit the floor — Congress is barreling toward votes on stopgap funding bills Friday before lawmakers leave for recess. Here's what to watch: IN THE HOUSE — The House will vote this morning on the GOP-led continuing resolution funding the government through Nov. 21.
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Punchbowl News:
Schumer doesn't sound like he's about to fold
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Politico:
Senate sets Friday votes on dueling funding bills
Senate sets Friday votes on dueling funding bills
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NBC News:
Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once, including Kimberly Guilfoyle and Callista Gingrich
Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once, including Kimberly Guilfoyle and Callista Gingrich
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Mary Clare Jalonick / Associated Press:
Senate confirms 48 of Trump's nominees at once after changing the chamber's rules
Senate confirms 48 of Trump's nominees at once after changing the chamber's rules
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CGTN:
Xi, Trump hold phone talks — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday held phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Trump and China's Xi set to discuss trade tensions, TikTok deal
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Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Don't Be Fooled by a Trump-Xi Deal on TikTok
Don't Be Fooled by a Trump-Xi Deal on TikTok
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Lydia Polgreen / New York Times:
The Fallout From Charlie Kirk's Killing Reveals Two Truths of Trumpism — It didn't take long for the speculation to begin. In the hours after the shocking, livestreamed assassination of Charlie Kirk, the posts on social media came thick and fast. — “ANOTHER TRANSGENDER ANTIFA TERRORIST?” one person posted on X.
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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:
Most Americans critical of Trump on crime, economy and other issues, poll finds — The Post-Ipsos survey paints a downbeat picture of Trump's presidency, as Americans disapprove of his performance by double-digit margins on a broad range of issues. — Just now
Associated Press:
Trump's moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent — Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that he has often praised.
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Alex Thompson / Axios:
AOC builds toward a big choice for 2028 — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and her team are positioning her to run for president or the U.S. Senate in 2028, according to people familiar with her operation. … A fellow New Yorker, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, 74, is up for re-election in 2028.
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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 …
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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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Christopher Grimes / Financial Times:
Is America entering a new era of McCarthyism? … On Monday afternoon, five days after Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a university in Utah, US vice-president JD Vance presented an episode of the podcast that made the rightwing activist famous. — Broadcasting The Charlie Kirk Show from his office …
Washington Post:
DEA faced pushback at White House, Pentagon after urging Mexico strikes — The suggestion, though not acted upon, was met with alarm from officials who warned that Congress has not authorized such action. — Just now — Drug Enforcement Administration officials advocated for a series …
Jorge Liboreiro / Euronews:
EU targets Russian LNG, banks, crypto and ‘shadow fleet’ in new round of sanctions — The new package of EU sanctions comes amid intense pressure from Donald Trump to end all purchases of Russian energy. — The European Commission has unveiled a new round of sanctions to cripple Russia's ability …
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Kayla Dwyer / The Indianapolis Star:
Pete Buttigieg returns to Indiana to give fiery anti-redistricting speech: ‘Cheaters never win’ — Former U.S. transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sees an opening for Hoosiers who oppose redistricting mid-decade, as President Donald Trump has asked of Indiana's Republican leaders.
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Anna Liss-Roy / Washington Post:
Lawmakers will introduce bill to kill tariffs on coffee — The bipartisan legislation would give coffee a carve-out from President Donald Trump's tariffs. — Reps. Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) and Ro Khanna (D-California) plan to introduce a bill to exclude one everyday product from President Donald Trump's tariffs: coffee.
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Politico:
Buttigieg responds to Harris' VP snub: You earn voters' trust on 'what they think you're going to do,' not ‘on categories’ … The divergence comes as their party is grappling with its approach to diversity, as the Trump administration slashes through diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
