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Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air Indefinitely Over Charlie Kirk Joke

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show has been suspended indefinitely following his controversial remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, due to pressure from the FCC and affiliate backlash, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. media politics.

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"We can do this the easy way or the hard way" — FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Jimmy Kimmel suspension

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Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air Indefinitely Over Charlie Kirk Joke

Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel's show is suspended indefinitely following controversial remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Federal Communications Commission and ABC affiliates pressured the network, sparking political and media backlash.

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