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Trump drive to pursue critics puts US on path to dictatorship, Democrats warn

Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy condemn president’s call for justice department to act against perceived enemies

The Guardian - US

Another Republican senator blasts FCC chair's comments on Kimmel — 'Absolutely inappropriate'

"And I'll fight any attempt by the government to get involved with speech, I will fight."

Fortune

Split emerges among Republican senators on Trump’s targeting of media in wake of Jimmy Kimmel furor

Rand Paul says FCC move ‘inappropriate’ while fellow Republican senator admits she’s evolving away from support for unfettered free speech protections

The Independent UK

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"Path to a dictatorship": Democrats flame Trump's public pressure on Bondi

Democrats on Sunday urged their Republican colleagues to push back against Trump.

Axios

The US right claimed free speech was sacred – until the Charlie Kirk killing

Rightwingers had long complained of a censorious leftwing ‘cancel culture’ but seem happy to now reframe that as ‘consequence culture’

The Guardian - US

Even Disney stars are joining calls to boycott the media giant after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show

The internet was already lighting up with users sharing screenshots of canceled subscriptions to Disney-owned streaming services or canceled vacations at Disney properties.

Fortune

First Tucker Carlson, now Ted Cruz: Conservatives are talking about an ‘unbelievably dangerous’ precedent being set by the FCC chair

“And it might feel good right now to threaten Jimmy Kimmel, but when it is used to silence every conservative in America, we will regret it.”

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Donald Trump Declares Harsh Media Coverage of Him 'No Longer Free Speech' But 'Illegal'

President Donald Trump has labeled negative media coverage of him as “illegal.”

Benzinga

Conan O’Brien says suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show ‘should disturb everyone’

The late-night comic made several remarks about the reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Evening Standard

Media giants accused of ‘cowering to threats’ as Trump tries to stamp out criticism

Disney’s Bob Iger and Paramount’s David Ellison are among executives pulling the strings amid criticism that US TV networks are caving to the Trump administration

The Guardian - US

Thousands pay tribute at Charlie Kirk vigil amid uproar over Jimmy Kimmel suspension: Live updates

A student at Utah Valley University asked for “peace” and “unity” at Kirk’s vigil Friday

The Independent UK

Former Intel Directors Call For Trump And Nvidia To Take Chip Giant Private: 'Hope Is Not A Strategy'

Four former Intel directors, including former U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky and former FCC Chair Reed Hundt, are calling for Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) to go private as the company struggles to regain its footing in the global semiconductor market.

Benzinga

Late-Night Hosts Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel After Shock Axing: ‘Blatant Censorship’

“I don't know what's going on and no one does, but I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he's a decent, funny and loving guy, and I hope he comes back.”

Pedestrian.tv

Ted Cruz FCC Battle: Could His Kimmel Comments Signal a GOP Split on Free Speech?

Senator Ted Cruz challenges FCC threats linked to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, sparking a heated debate on free speech and exposing a possible GOP divide.

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Al Jazeera

Ted Cruz breaks with Republicans, slams ‘mafioso’ threats to broadcasters

The US senator has labelled Carr’s comments ‘dangerous as hell’ and something ‘right out of Goodfellas’.

The Guardian - US

Ted Cruz compares threats to ABC by FCC chair to those of mob boss

Texas senator says Brendan Carr’s threats to revoke licenses amid Jimmy Kimmel suspension ‘right out of Goodfellas’

The Independent UK

FCC Chair suggests investigating The View over broadcast rule violations

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The Independent UK

Trump demands TV networks get licenses canceled over ‘97% bad’ coverage of him after ABC caves to FCC on Kimmel

Trump claimed negative news coverage of him is ‘illegal’

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The Texas Tribune

Ted Cruz says conservatives “will regret” Trump’s FCC chairman going after Jimmy Kimmel

The Texas senator compared Brendan Carr’s threat to ABC to that of a mafia boss.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Federal judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

A federal judge in Florida on Friday tossed President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

The Conversation

Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked a wave of political commentary.

Benzinga

Former Disney CEO Stands With Jimmy Kimmel: 'Out-Of-Control Intimidation' By FCC

Former Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Michael Eisner voiced his support for Jimmy Kimmel after ABC, a Disney-owned network, suspended Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely.

Latin Times

Pedro Pascal + More Disney Talent Ask for A Boycott: All About the Movement for Jimmy Kimmel

After Jimmy Kimmel Live was pulled off the air for the host's comments on the murder of Charlie Kirk, a movement across the entertainment industry to protest the decision has erupted.

The Independent UK

‘Outnumbered’ panelist warns Kimmel axing could set precedent for Democrats to go after Fox News: ‘That part I don’t like’

Fox News panelist argued future FCC commissioner could pressure advertisers to take action against unpopular conservative speech

The Independent UK

Voices: The fall of Jimmy Kimmel marks the beginning of the end for my America

COMMENT: We are right to think that Donald Trump is silencing his opponents, starting with those who mock him, says Joel Stein

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