JOURNAL ARTICLE

Democrats Escalate FCC Chair Scrutiny Over Kimmel Suspension.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Birnbaum, Emily 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the backlash against Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr following his influence on Walt Disney Co.'s ABC network to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show. Democratic lawmakers, including Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, have accused Carr of "bullying" media companies into censoring unfavorable speech and have called for his resignation and an investigation into his actions. The suspension of Kimmel's show occurred shortly after Carr criticized him on a podcast, raising concerns about the implications for free speech and media independence. Additionally, Carr has initiated reviews of major broadcast networks, further intensifying scrutiny of their content and policies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188102759
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