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BBC News (World)· 2025-09-22 19:12
Top stars call Jimmy Kimmel suspension 'dark moment' for free speech https://t.co/fAACYue6DM ...
A free press is essential: Senator wants FCC chair to testify before committee
MSNBC· 2025-09-22 17:06
Look at the conduct that has taken place by Jimmy Kimmel. Um, it appears to be some of the sickest conduct possible. Frankly, when you see stuff like this, I mean, look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way.These companies can find ways to change conduct and take action, frankly, uh, on Kimmel or, you know, there's going to be additional work for the FCC ahead. a very reasonable minimal step that can be taken. I mean, obviously, look, there's calls for Kim to be fired.Um, I think, you know, you could ...
‘Personalization’ of DOJ: Dem Sen. on Trump pressuring Bondi to go after political foes
MSNBC· 2025-09-22 14:53
moment, but right now I want to bring in Democratic Senator Peter Welch of Vermont. Good to have you here, Senator. Thanks so much for being here.Let's start by revisiting a key exchange that you had with now Attorney General Pam Bondi during her confirmation hearing. Watch. No one will be prosecuted, investigated because they are a political opponent.That's what we've seen for the last four years in this administration. People will be prosecuted based on the facts and the law and fairly senator. That's goo ...
This Morning’s Top Headlines – Sept. 22 | Morning News NOW
NBC News· 2025-09-22 12:38
Good morning. Good to have you with us on a Monday. I'm Joe Frier. >> And I'm Savannah Sers.We are going to begin a new week this morning with President Trump arriving here in New York later today to take part in the UN General Assembly. The president is set to speak Tuesday morning at the United Nations for the annual gathering of global leaders. But ahead of that trip, Mr.. Trump is expected to make an announcement today regarding autism. >> The Washington Post is citing four people familiar with the matt ...
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-22 11:25
The Trump administration’s crackdown on political speech following Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting has opened fissures among conservatives, with some prominent lawmakers and commentators raising concerns about stifling free speech https://t.co/zf6Y3NXpR1 ...
Trump urges AG Bondi to go after his political enemies
MSNBC· 2025-09-22 09:43
Political Pressure & Justice Department - Trump pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi to act against perceived political enemies, including James Comey, Adam Schiff, and Leticia James [1][2] - Trump urged the DOJ to act quickly, citing damage to his reputation and credibility due to impeachments and indictments [1][2] - Trump claimed he fired Eric Cybert, the former acting US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, who reportedly had insufficient evidence against Leticia James and raised concerns about James Comey [3][4] - Trump appointed Lindseay Halligan as the new US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia [5] Freedom of Speech & Media - Trump criticized ABC's John Carl, accusing him and ABC of being unfair and dishonest [6][7][8][9][10] - Trump suggested ABC paid him $16 million for a form of hate speech [7] Memorial Service & Political Tone - At Charlie Kirk's memorial service, Trump remembered Kirk as a martyr but also injected politics into his remarks [12] - Trump expressed hatred for his opponents, contrasting with Erica Kirk's message of love and forgiveness [13][15][16] DOJ & Prosecutorial Judgment - Concerns arose that pressure from Trump was causing prosecutors to leave their jobs because they couldn't find actual wrongdoing [24][25] - The pressure on Pam Bondi may be related to a potential statute of limitations running out [20][21]
Death of Charlie Kirk raises questions about future of free speech in America
NBC News· 2025-09-21 23:59
We we we just have a difference of a worldview. A staunch proponent of free speech, Charlie Kirk openly debated hot button issues. Go bring 10 libs.You can all have your phones and you could debate me and I'll have no notes and we'll see who wins. But in the wake of his death, that fundamental right is being challenged. A presidential warning.I would think maybe their license should be taken away. It'll be up to Brendan Kirk. We're allowed to disagree in this country.Many Americans say they're concerned ove ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praises Charlie Kirk for championing free speech
NBC News· 2025-09-21 22:41
[Applause] Charlie's overarching passion was his Christianity and his devotion to his God. He believed what St. Francis taught us almost a thousand years ago that we should strive to live our lives in perfect perfect imitation of Christ.he that we should turn every day and every moment and every interaction into a prayer. And Charlie understood the great paradox that is only by surrender to God that God's power can flow into our lives and make us effective human beings. Charlie or Christ died at 33 years ol ...
People waiting in line to attend Charlie Kirk's memorial react to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension
NBC News· 2025-09-21 19:32
Well, I think if they speak against Charlie, they ought to be fired. They've been dismissed for their actions, not for their words. >> Charlie lost his life where Jimmy Kimmel is just suspended from my job.I believe it is kind of stepping on the First Amendment, right. >> Everybody's got a personal opinion and mine is they speak out against Charlie because he was doing good for everybody and so why would you put somebody down that's doing good for everybody. >> So, they ought to be fired.Jimmy Kimmel is jus ...
'Tom Homan needs to be fired immediately': Rep. Garcia blasts border czar after new MSNBC reporting
MSNBC· 2025-09-21 01:30
Joining us now, Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia. He's ranking member of the House Oversight Committee. Congressman Garcia, thanks for joining us this evening.Let's just begin with your reaction to this bombshell reporting. >> I mean, it it's it's outrageous. Um, obviously, this is incredible levels of corruption uh coming out of this White House.The fact that this is being swept under the rug uh by the Justice Department just goes again to what is happening right now across this country and is this is ...