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Hartford, CT
Politics
Erika Kirk's Town Hall Flops In Ratings Despite Heavy CBS Promotion Erika Kirk's Town Hall Flops In Ratings Despite Heavy CBS Promotion
Erika Kirk's Town Hall Flops In Ratings Despite Heavy CBS Promotion A primetime town hall with the widow of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk tanked in the ratings after critics blasted CBS News for hosting the discussion amid the network's conservative shift. According to Nielsen data, "A Town Hall With Erika Kirk" drew about 1.867 million viewers on Saturday, Dec. 13. The hourlong special was down 11% in total viewership compared to CBS's usual programming in the same time slot year to date, The Independent reported. The drop was far steeper among adults ages 25 to 54, where viewership fell 41% in the demographic most desired by ad…

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by Chris Spiker
Albany, NY
News
Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension
Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension Jimmy Kimmel’s guest list is out, and it signals a back-to-business return for his late-night show. On his Tuesday, Sept. 23 show, Kimmel will welcome actor Glen Powell and singer Sarah McLachlan as "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returns to its 11:35 p.m. slot following a suspension tied to controversy over Kimmel’s comments after the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.  Powell will be promoting his new Hulu series "Chad Powers," which premieres on Sept. 30, 2025.  McLachlan was the musical guest; her appearance followed public support for Kimmel, including canceling a performan…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Business
Disney Raises Streaming Prices Amid 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Backlash: What To Know Disney Raises Streaming Prices Amid 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Backlash: What To Know
Disney Raises Streaming Prices Amid 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Backlash: What To Know Disney is rolling out a new round of price hikes on its streaming platforms as controversy swirls around ABC and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the monthly price of Disney+ with ads will rise $2 to $11.99. The ad-free Disney+ Premium plan will increase $3 to $18.99. The Disney+ and Hulu bundle jumps from $10.99 to $12.99, while the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select bundle climbs from $16.99 to $19.99. Customers who choose the Premium bundle, which drops ads on Disney+ and Hulu but still runs them on ESPN, will pay $29.99, up from $26.99. The hikes come after Disney briefl…

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by Chris Spiker
Avon, CT
Lifestyle
Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence In First Post Since ABC Suspension, Hours Before Show Returns Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence In First Post Since ABC Suspension, Hours Before Show Returns
Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence In First Post Since ABC Suspension, Hours Before Show Returns Jimmy Kimmel is speaking up finally, posting a quiet tribute just hours before his late-night show returns. Click here for a new, updated story: Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Kimmel posted a black‑and‑white photo of himself with the late television legend Norman Lear on Instagram, writing, “Missing this guy today.”The post marked his first public comment since ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week; it drew roughly forty‑five thousand likes within an hour. View this post on Instagram …

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Business
Jimmy Kimmel's Return Won't Air On CT's Main ABC Station: Here's Why Jimmy Kimmel's Return Won't Air On CT's Main ABC Station: Here's Why
Jimmy Kimmel's Return Won't Air On CT's Main ABC Station: Here's Why Jimmy Kimmel's late-night return won't be seen on many ABC stations owned by Nexstar Media Group. Nexstar said it will preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" when it returns at 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The local media giant owns 28 ABC affiliates across the country, including eight in the Northeast. Disney announced on Monday, Sept. 22, that the show will resume with new episodes after "thoughtful conversations" with Kimmel. ABC temporarily pulled the show after Nexstar announced it would not air the program due to Kimmel's comments on Monday, Sept. 15, in the aftermath of conservat…

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by Chris Spiker
White Plains, NY
Business
Nation's Second-Largest TV Station Operator Won't Air Jimmy Kimmel Return On Its ABC Outlets Nation's Second-Largest TV Station Operator Won't Air Jimmy Kimmel Return On Its ABC Outlets
Nation's Second-Largest TV Station Operator Won't Air Jimmy Kimmel Return On Its ABC Outlets Jimmy Kimmel’s late‑night comeback will not reach many ABC viewers. Sinclair Broadcast Group says it will keep "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off its ABC stations and fill the slot with news. Disney and ABC announced late Monday afternoon, Sept. 22, said the show will resume in its usual 11:35 p.m. slot on Tuesday, Sept. 23 after “thoughtful conversations” with Kimmel. “We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” the company said Monday. Sinclair then announced early Monday night: “Beg…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Business
ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return
ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return ABC is ending Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and putting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back on the air.  The show returns to its 11:35 p.m. slot on Tuesday, Sept. 23. On Monday, Sept. 22, Disney said it would bring the show back after “thoughtful conversations” with the host.  ABC pulled the show “indefinitely” on Wednesday, Sept. 17, after major station owner Nexstar said it would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future.”  "Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country," the c…

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by Joe Lombardi
Fairfield, CT
Politics
At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies
At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies Charlie Kirk’s widow and President Donald Trump delivered sharply different messages during a memorial for the 31-year-old conservative activist, who was shot and killed at an event in Utah earlier this month. Mourners filled the 63,000-seat State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 21, in Glendale, Arizona, where some of the most prominent figures in Trump’s administration and right-wing politics took the stage. Many vowed “retaliation” and “retribution,” but Erika Kirk — the widow of Charlie Kirk — urged forgiveness, telling mourners she has forgiven the 22-year-old accused gunman. “My husband,…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
Politics
John Oliver Rips FCC, Trump Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension (WATCH) John Oliver Rips FCC, Trump Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension (WATCH)
John Oliver Rips FCC, Trump Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension (Watch) Late-night comedian John Oliver is calling ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel a "turning point," arguing that the Trump administration pressured the Disney-owned network. Oliver devoted the majority of his Sunday, Sept. 21, episode of "Last Week Tonight" to Kimmel's suspension. ABC took "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Kimmel was sidelined due to his remarks in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered…

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by Chris Spiker
White Plains, NY
News
Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him' Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him'
Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him' Grief turned to resolve as family, friends and political allies gathered at State Farm Stadium in Arizona to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life and promise to continue his work.  The service at the home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals near Phoenix on Sunday, Sept. 21 lasted around five hours and there were an estimated 95,000 in attendance. From the lectern, his widow of the 31-year-old conservative influencer offered grace to the 22-year-old suspect in his murder and vowed to carry the mission forward. Erika Kirk, newly named CEO of Turning Point USA, told mourners she intends to make her …

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by Joe Lombardi
North Adams, MA
News
Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police
Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police An armed man who claimed to be a police officer was detained outside the NFL stadium where Charlie Kirk’s memorial will be held, authorities said.  The encounter happened Saturday, Sept. 20, at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona.  Secret Service agents approached the man after observing suspicious behavior, ABC 15 in Phoenix reports. He told agents he was law enforcement and armed.  Officials later confirmed he was not part of the authorized agencies working the event. Multiple knives and firearms were found on him, according to azfamily.com. The Arizona Department of…

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by Joe Lombardi
Accokeek, MD
News
Charlie Kirk Sent Message That 'Stopped Me Cold' Day Before His Murder, CNN Analyst Reveals Charlie Kirk Sent Message That 'Stopped Me Cold' Day Before His Murder, CNN Analyst Reveals
Charlie Kirk Sent Message That 'Stopped Me Cold' Day Before His Murder, CNN Analyst Reveals A day before he was killed, Charlie Kirk sent CNN analyst Van Jones a surprisingly conciliatory invitation, and Jones has now made it public. In a first-person CNN Politics piece published Friday, Sept. 19, Jones shared a direct message he says the 31-year-old conservative influencer sent him on X inviting a civil, on-air debate about crime and race.  The message read: “Hey, Van, I mean it, I’d love to have you on my show to have a respectful conversation about crime and race. I would be a gentleman as I know you would be as well. We can disagree about the issues agreeably.” …

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by Joe Lombardi
Bedford, NY
Business
Jimmy Kimmel, Disney Exploring Compromise For Show's Return To Air: Reports Jimmy Kimmel, Disney Exploring Compromise For Show's Return To Air: Reports
Jimmy Kimmel, Disney Exploring Compromise For Show's Return To Air: Reports Jimmy Kimmel and Disney are in talks to reach a possible compromise that could bring “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back on the air at ABC, according to multiple reports. Those talks are active but no deal is done, says Variety. Click here for a new, updated story: ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return The negotiations follow ABC’s decision to pull the show “indefinitely” after affiliates moved to preempt it.  That decision came Wednesday, Sept. 17, after Nexstar said it would block the program “for the foreseeable future” following Kimmel’s comments about Donal…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
Business
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story The outspoken voices of ABC's "The View" have had plenty to say in their last two shows, just not about the biggest media story in their own house: ABC’s abrupt removal of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. On Thursday, Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 19, the daytime panel did not mention Kimmel’s indefinite suspension.  Instead, the discussion focused on politics and headline hearings, including segments on the Epstein investigation and Capitol Hill testimony involving FBI Director Kash Patel and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  Whoopi Goldberg did not appear on Friday’s broadca…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Politics
Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback
Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback Late-night TV's biggest names are standing by Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled his show from the air, blasting the move as political censorship and calling President Donald Trump an autocrat. Hosts on CBS, NBC, and Comedy Central gave their first monologues since Kimmel's suspension on Thursday, Sept. 18. ABC took "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Kimmel was sidelined after making comments in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to char…

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by Chris Spiker
Amityville, NY
News
Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC
Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly ready to cut ties with ABC for good as tensions over his on-air remarks and the network’s response escalate into a full-blown late‑night crisis. ABC pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17, after major affiliate owner Nexstar said it would preempt the show “for the foreseeable future” over Kimmel’s comments about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.  The flap stems from Kimmel’s Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, when he said, “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Elkton, MD
Schools
‘You People Are Going To Die’: No Charges In Cecil County BOE Threat Over Charlie Kirk Posts ‘You People Are Going To Die’: No Charges In Cecil County BOE Threat Over Charlie Kirk Posts
‘You People Are Going To Die’: No Charges In Cecil County BOE Threat Over Charlie Kirk Posts A Maryland investigation into a threatening voicemail tied to social media posts about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will not result in charges, officials announced. The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office said the voicemail was left with the Cecil County Board of Education on Friday, Sept. 12, demanding that an employee be fired over online comments about Kirk. During the call, the caller stated that the employee needed to be fired "otherwise you people are going to die," investigators said. The case was forwarded to the Office of the State’s Attorney, but prosecutors …

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by Zak Failla
Sussex-Wantage, NJ
News
The Real Reason Why Skylands Stadium Backed Out Of Charlie Kirk Vigil The Real Reason Why Skylands Stadium Backed Out Of Charlie Kirk Vigil
The Real Reason Why Skylands Stadium Backed Out Of Charlie Kirk Vigil Skylands Stadium had been exploring the idea of hosting a community mass and live-stream of Charlie Kirk's funeral. It wasn't long before it became quite clear that the level of interest and potential turnout would far exceed what the small Sussex County stadium could reasonably and safely manage, it said in a statement. But the decision only sparked outrage, with comments like "Miners are dead to me now," and "very disappointing." The negative feedback prompted the stadium to post yet another clarification on Wednesday, Sept. 17. “At no point did Skylands Stadium ever post, announce…

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by Cecilia Levine
Wakefield, MA
Politics
Mass Rep Clark Leads Charge To Quash Ilhan Omar Censure For Charlie Kirk Comments Mass Rep Clark Leads Charge To Quash Ilhan Omar Censure For Charlie Kirk Comments
Mass Rep Clark Leads Charge To Quash Ilhan Omar Censure For Charlie Kirk Comments A push to censure US Rep. Ilhan Omar for her comments about conservative leader Charlie Kirk’s death failed in the House by a single vote. Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark spearheaded the effort to block the resolution Wednesday, Sept. 17. The House minority whip introduced a motion to table it, which passed 214-213. Four Republicans crossed party lines to side with Democrats. Related: 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Show Pulled Indefinitely Over Charlie Kirk Comments “This is a First Amendment issue,” Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, said, according to The Washington Post. “We may not like or agr…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
Politics
Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled
Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled Former President Barack Obama is warning that the Trump administration is taking cancel culture "to a new and dangerous level" after ABC abruptly pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. Obama accused President Donald Trump of pressuring media companies to silence voices he doesn’t like. The accusation comes one day after ABC took its late-night comedy show off the air indefinitely due to Kimmel's comments in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Sept. 18, Obama called the Trump administration's actions hypocritical. …

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by Chris Spiker
Bloomfield, CT
Business
Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’ Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’
Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’ Turning Point USA is turning to Erika Kirk.  The widow of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has been unanimously elected CEO and chair of the board as the organization vows to carry on his work. TPUSA is a US nonprofit that advocates for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses. Its affiliates include Turning Point Endowment, Turning Point Action, and TPUSA Faith. In a letter dated Wednesday, Sept. 17, the board wrote, “It is our great pride to announce Erika Kirk as the new CEO and Chair of the Board for Turning Point USA.”  The statement added,…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
News
Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced
Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced The widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk will be among about a dozen speakers at his funeral this weekend. The list includes the president, vice president, and several Cabinet members. Click here for a new, updated story: How To Watch Charlie Kirk’s Funeral: TV, Streaming, Start Times, Security The memorial will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and the program beginning at 11 a.m. Arizona time (2 p.m. Eastern).  State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Inset:…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
Politics
ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship' ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship'
ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship' Union leaders, comedians, and politicians are blasting ABC's decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," calling the move a dangerous escalation of political censorship. ABC took its late-night comedy show off the air indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The move came shortly after Nexstar Media Group announced that it would preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" across its 32 ABC affiliates "for the foreseeable future" over remarks he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, Kimmel criticized conservatives who rushed to portray t…

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by Chris Spiker
Wilton, CT
News
Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled
Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled New video shows Jimmy Kimmel exiting a Hollywood studio shortly after getting word that ABC has indefinitely pulled production of his show over comments on the Charlie Kirk murder. Click here for a new, updated story: Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC ABC yanked the show after Nexstar Media Group said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its ABC-affiliated stations would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future” over remarks he made about the killing of the 31-year-old conservative influencer. The fallout stems from Kimmel’s Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, when he said: …

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by Joe Lombardi
Saratoga Springs, NY
Politics
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent' Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent'
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has Zero Talent' President Trump is celebrating ABC’s decision to pull new episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely, praising the move while on a state visit to the United Kingdom and urging other networks to follow suit. ABC yanked the show after Nexstar Media Group said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its ABC-affiliated stations would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future” over remarks he made about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled The flap stems from Kimmel’s Monday, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Northampton, MA
News
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue ABC has taken “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off its schedule indefinitely after Nexstar Media Group said it would preempt the show across its ABC-affiliated stations in response to the host’s remarks about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Nexstar said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its owned and partner ABC stations “will preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ for the foreseeable future, beginning with tonight’s show,” adding that it “strongly objects” to Kimmel’s recent comments and will …

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
News
ABC News Reporter Apologizes After Backlash To On‑Air Remarks About Charlie Kirk Suspect ABC News Reporter Apologizes After Backlash To On‑Air Remarks About Charlie Kirk Suspect
ABC News Reporter Apologizes After Backlash To On‑Air Remarks About Charlie Kirk Suspect ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman is apologizing after describing text messages between the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk and the suspect’s roommate and romantic partner as “very touching in a way we did not expect,” a phrase that sparked swift backlash online. Related story: ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Pulled Indefinitely After Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue  Gutman’s comments drew criticism from some viewers who accused him of romanticizing the suspect.  Kirk, age 31, was fatally shot and killed at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem on Wednesday, Sept. 10.&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
Biglerville, PA
Politics
Obama Criticizes Trump Targeting Political Enemies, Condemns Charlie Kirk Murder In PA Remarks Obama Criticizes Trump Targeting Political Enemies, Condemns Charlie Kirk Murder In PA Remarks
Obama Criticizes Trump Targeting Political Enemies, Condemns Charlie Kirk Murder In PA Remarks Former President Barack Obama condemned the murder of Charlie Kirk as “horrific” and “a tragedy” while in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night, Sept. 16, also criticizing what he described as the Trump administration’s habit of targeting political enemies. Speaking at the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie, Obama stressed that Americans must be able to disagree without resorting to violence, warning that the targeting of political opponents undermines the foundation of democracy. “Regardless of where you are on the political spectrum, what happened to Charlie Kirk was horrific and a tragedy,” O…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sparta, NJ
News
VIDEO: Crowd Jeers As Sparta Mayor Neill Clark Refuses To Lower Flag At Charlie Kirk Vigil VIDEO: Crowd Jeers As Sparta Mayor Neill Clark Refuses To Lower Flag At Charlie Kirk Vigil
Video: Crowd Jeers As Sparta Mayor Neill Clark Refuses To Lower Flag At Charlie Kirk Vigil A vigil for Charlie Kirk turned tense in one New Jersey town when the mayor refused to lower the township flag — a moment caught on TikTok that has since gone viral. The video, shared by user @markotimes, shows dozens of residents clustered around the Sparta Township flagpole late last week.  The person filming says that hurting and devastated people came out to honor Kirk, but their flag was not lowered. “We would lower it right now ourselves but we can’t because it’s locked,” he says. Another shouts, “That’s disgusting. This is not ok.” Then, a resident asked Mayor Neill Clark, “If…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
News
NJ Sen. Booker Spars With FBI Director Patel: 'You're Not Going To Be Around Long' NJ Sen. Booker Spars With FBI Director Patel: 'You're Not Going To Be Around Long'
NJ Sen. Booker Spars With FBI Director Patel: 'You're Not Going To Be Around Long' Things got heated between Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ and FBI Director Kash Patel at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, Sept. 16. Patel was appearing following questions about his handling of the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the bureau's investigation into New York financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "This is a mockery you're making of this hearing," Booker said, growing frustrated at Patel as he grilled him over the firing of several FBI agents. Booker then went for the jugular. "I believe you have made our country…

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by Sam Barron
Goshen, NY
Politics
Hundreds Gather To Remember Charlie Kirk In Goshen Hundreds Gather To Remember Charlie Kirk In Goshen
Hundreds Gather To Remember Charlie Kirk In Goshen Less than a week after his death, hundreds gathered in Orange County on Monday evening, Sept. 15, to honor conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. About 500 people filled the village square in downtown Goshen on Monday to honor the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder, according to police estimates reported by incident reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions.  As the sun set, the crowd held candles in silence and prayer. The event was organized by the Orange County Young Republicans and featured remarks from local Republican State Assemblyman Brian Maher, who addressed …

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by Ben Crnic