FCC Faces Backlash Over Jimmy Kimmel Show Suspension Amid Censorship Accusations
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FCC Faces Backlash Over Jimmy Kimmel Show Suspension Amid Censorship Accusations

The FCC is under fire after Disney's ABC network suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show following his remarks about Charlie Kirk's murder. Congressional Democrats are calling for the resignation of FCC Chair Brendan Carr, alleging he pressured Disney into this decision. Critics have branded the FCC as the 'Federal Censorship Commission,' raising serious concerns about media freedom and the influence of political entities on entertainment programming.

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