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Michael Eisner criticizes Jimmy Kimmel suspension as “out-of-control intimidation”
The Economic Times· 2025-09-19 22:31
In a post on X on Friday, Eisner questioned why prominent leaders were not voicing up in defense of free expression. “Where has all the leadership gone? If not for university presidents, law firm managing partners and corporate chief executives standing up against bullies, who then will step up for the Pressure From FCC Chair Brendan CarrEisner also condemned the pressure on Disney by Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), after Kimmel’s comments about the shooting of conservat ...
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Mike Benz· 2025-09-19 20:24
Important. The most important threat to free speech in the world right now, actually.ADF International (@ADFIntl):🚨 NEW from @WSJ 🚨The Digital Services Act (DSA) establishes a global censorship regime — threatening the online free speech of not just those in Europe, but all over the world.Read more 👇 https://t.co/yXXjEP5tmy ...
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Easy· 2025-09-19 20:23
Free Money Fridays!(NFA this is a gamble obviously)But in all seriousness, the Jimmy Kimmel situation is causing a massive massive stir across the United States and an argument for Free Speech.In turn, Kimmel has been suspended 'indefinitely'But statements were shared shortly after this from the parent company and production companies that if Kimmel 'apologizes' the show will return.I've personally taken 2 positions here.- Return before Nov 1st- Return before Jan 1st.The Jan 1 odds are almost identical to t ...
Gov. Josh Shapiro says Trump ‘trying to stifle dissent’ amid Jimmy Kimmel suspension
NBC News· 2025-09-19 20:17
Freedom of Speech Concerns - The report highlights concerns about the undermining of freedom of expression, a foundational principle, by the federal government [2] - The selective firing of individuals based on their viewpoints is considered dangerous [3] - The current administration is perceived to be attempting to stifle dissent [4] - The freedom of speech is considered the bedrock of a free society, protecting the right to question and critique [5] Government Actions and Media - The president is considering examining the licenses and certifications of media outlets perceived as attacking him [4] - ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air after comments he made on his late night show [1]
AOC: 'We should be clear about who Charlie Kirk was'
NBC News· 2025-09-19 19:09
U.S. representative #AlexandriaOcasioCortez spoke on the House floor, saying "we should be clear about who #CharlieKirk was," before condemning the "all-out assault on #FreeSpeech across the country." For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compe ...
'That's how dictatorships work': Dem Sen. criticizes GOP's reaction to Kimmel decision
MSNBC· 2025-09-19 16:06
Welcome back. More now on that breaking news. The House just passing a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. And joining us now is Senator Jean Shaheen of New Hampshire. She's the ranking member on the Foreign Relations Committee. Senator, thanks for joining us. This funding bill is headed your way to the Senate. House Speaker Johnson calls it a clean bill. Do you support it? Well, we're going to have two votes this morning in the Senate. Um, one is the CR that's coming over from the House ...
Late-night hosts rally behind Kimmel after ABC suspends his show
MSNBC· 2025-09-19 15:40
People are worried that we won't keep saying what we want to say or that we'll be censored. But I'm going to cover the president's trip to the UK just like I normally would. Here we go.Well, guys, President Trump just wrapped up his three-day trip to the UK, and he looked incredibly handsome. As always, his tie was exactly the right length and his face looked like a color that exists in nature. While back here at home, his administration is pursuing a crackdown on free speech.And completely unrelated, I jus ...
‘State-sponsored censorship’: Top Dem slams Kimmel’s suspension
MSNBC· 2025-09-19 15:23
And now joining us for more on it is House Minority Whip, Congresswoman Katherryn Clark of Massachusetts. Congresswoman, thank you for taking the time. Let's start with the funding fight. The House voting this morning on that short-term plan to keep the government running. Democrats are against that plan as Michael just laid out, but what's your leverage? Listen, Anna, it is good to be with you and we are minutes away from this vote being called and this is going to be a close vote, but it is not a close ca ...
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Elon Musk· 2025-09-19 14:32
🤔TaraBull (@TaraBull808):Remember when they called for the President of the United States to lose his free speech? https://t.co/DyWhmWiPZ6 ...
Disney's Move to Pull 'Kimmel' Sparks First Amendment Debate
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-19 11:01
Is free speech under threat. Is the First Amendment under threat. Absolutely.I think since the beginning of this second Trump administration, the president and his advisers have taken a number of steps to use sort of every lever of power at their disposal to control the speech of private individuals, private companies and private institutions. And I think the Brennan Carr's statements on Wednesday is just the latest example of this administration using threats of regulatory oversight, denial of mergers and ...