"ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show has sparked a growing national conversation about free speech in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. People have lost their jobs over comments about Kirk. Kimmel's show was pulled off the air indefinitely after Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened retaliation against ABC over comments Kimmel made during a monologue. President Trump yesterday said that broadcasters that allow criticism of him should potentially lose their license."
"NPR's Tamara Keith tells Up First that the FCC holds significant power, including having jurisdiction over mergers and the ability to fine stations and pull broadcast licenses. But one Democratic member of the FCC tells her that Carr can't pull a license just because the administration doesn't like a joke or criticism. Trump has been campaigning against Kimmel for months over his criticism of him, so he is thrilled with the show's suspension."
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened retaliation over comments Kimmel made following Charlie Kirk's assassination. President Trump suggested broadcasters that allow criticism of him could face license consequences. The FCC has authority over mergers, station fines, and broadcast licenses, though a Democratic FCC member said Carr cannot revoke a license solely because the administration dislikes a joke or criticism. Constitutional experts warned that government power is being used to weaponize speech and that the First Amendment prevents the government from attempting to have someone fired for their speech. A CDC advisory committee recommended separating MMR and chickenpox vaccines for children under four and will vote on Hepatitis B and COVID recommendations today.
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