Melania Trump adviser turns up the heat on Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ fallout

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! First lady Melania Trump’s senior adviser Marc Beckman is calling on advertisers of late night host Jimmy Kimmel to boycott the show in the wake of his “expectant widow” joke aimed at the first lady. “Why would ABC stand behind that? That’s the question. Furthermore, not just … Read more

Could the FCC yank ABC’s TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?

The Federal Communications Commission would face major obstacles in stripping Disney of broadcast licenses for its ABC television stations, according to legal experts. The FCC on Tuesday ordered an early review of the ABC licenses, saying it is investigating the network as part of its ongoing probe into Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices. ABC … Read more

White House ramps up pressure on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over first lady remark

The White House on Tuesday intensified pressure on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a comment he made about first lady Melania Trump last week, with a top aide saying the comedian “should be shunned for the rest of his life.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles … Read more

FCC calling for early review of Disney’s broadcast license as Kimmel clash continues

The Federal Communications Commission is calling for an early review of Disney’s broadcast license. An FCC official tells CBS News the order is related to the agency’s investigation into Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices, but it also comes amid a feud between the White House and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News’ Kelly O’Grady has … Read more

FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday said it has ordered the Walt Disney Co. to file for early license renewal applications for its ABC television stations.  The FCC said in its order that it is investigating ABC stations for “possible violations” of the Communications Act of 1934 and the agency’s prohibition on unlawful discrimination.  An … Read more

A witness describes the correspondents’ dinner shooting and Jimmy Kimmel defends joke: Morning Rundown

The suspect in the correspondents’ dinner shooting is charged with attempting to assassinate the president. Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump’s calls to fire him. And the OpenAI trial begins with a tricky question for jurors. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what to know today. … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel defends himself after Donald and Melania Trump call for him to be fired

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling on Monday for ABC to fire him in the wake of the late-night comic making a joke last week in which he described the first lady as having “the glow of an expectant widow.” The remark about the president’s wife was part of a routine … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel says joke was not call for assassination as Trumps call for his ouster after shooting

Hours after the president and first lady called for Jimmy Kimmel’s ouster, the late-night host defended the joke that sparked their ire in the wake of an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Days before an armed … Read more