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Trump Threatens to Sue Over Kimmel's Return

He claims it's an 'illegal campaign contribution' to Democrats

(Newser) - Less than an hour before Jimmy Kimmel returned to TV on Tuesday, President Trump amped up the drama, threatening possible legal action against ABC over its decision to put the late-night host back on the air. Writing on Truth Social , Trump labeled Kimmel an extension of the Democratic National...

Joe Rogan Breaks Silence on Kimmel's Suspension

Podcaster calls out government role in late-night TV incident

(Newser) - After nearly a week of radio silence, Joe Rogan emerged from an elk-hunting trip to finally address the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show—a move reportedly prompted by pressure from the Trump administration. Speaking on his podcast Tuesday, Rogan, a vocal free-speech advocate and endorser of Trump...

Sinclair Stations Still Won't Air Jimmy Kimmel

After suspension, late-night show stays off in 30 major markets

(Newser) - Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to air Tuesday, but viewers in 30 US markets won't be able to tune in as usual, People reports. The Walt Disney Company on Monday announced the late-night program's comeback following a brief suspension that began last week, a move...

Stern: I'm Canceling Disney Subscription Over Kimmel

Suspension is the 'wrong direction for our country,' he says

(Newser) - Howard Stern is the latest public figure calling out ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel . On his SiriusXM show Monday, Stern blasted the Disney-owned network for yanking Kimmel's late-night program because of his comments after Charlie Kirk's murder, reports Billboard . Two quotes:
  • "When the government says,
...

Jay Leno Weighs In on Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Leno and others defend Kimmel as free speech debate grows

(Newser) - Jay Leno has weighed in on ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! after Kimmel's recent monologue drew criticism from the Federal Communications Commission, according to the Hollywood Reporter . Speaking at Chris Wallace's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony Thursday, Leno backed Kimmel, saying, "I'm...

Eisner Questions Disney After Kimmel Suspension

Former CEO criticizes former company's response to political pressure over Kimmel's Kirk remarks

(Newser) - It's been almost a year and a half since Michael Eisner posted anything on his X account, but this week the ex-Disney CEO broke his silent streak, criticizing his former company's leadership for its decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show on ABC, which Disney owns....

Trump Says Negative Coverage of Him Is 'Not Allowed'

President suggests networks that give him bad press should have licenses yanked

(Newser) - President Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One Thursday after his UK state visit, floated the idea of punishing television networks for what he described as overwhelmingly negative coverage of his presidency, the Guardian reports. Trump claimed major networks in the US are "97% against me"—without offering...

Is This Censorship? Reactions to the Kimmel Suspension

Media companies involved are seeking FCC approval of acquisition deals

(Newser) - President Trump has heralded the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! , which he termed a cancellation, as "great news for America," per the Guardian . Outside of Republican circles, it's widely viewed as an example of how Trump's critics are being censored. The main complaint against Kimmel is...

Ohio High School Scraps Football Season Amid Hazing Scandal

Lawsuit alleges coaches ignored abuse and hazing at football camp

(Newser) - A renowned Ohio high school has abruptly canceled its football season after a federal lawsuit alleged players suffered violent hazing and abuse while coaches turned a blind eye, NBC News reports. The suit was filed by the mother of an incoming freshman at Ursuline High School, a Catholic institution...

Angel Reese Suspended After 'Detrimental' Remarks

Chicago Sky says she'll sit out one half after she said she may 'have to move in a different direction'

(Newser) - Angel Reese was suspended by the Chicago Sky for the first half of the team's game against Las Vegas on Sunday for comments she made that were "detrimental to the team." The team announced the suspension on Friday, per the AP . Reese already is missing the...

NCAA Fines Michigan Millions
NCAA Fines Michigan Millions
Aug 16, 2025 6:30 AM CDT

NCAA Fines Michigan Millions

Coach Sherrone Moore picks up another game's suspension in sign-stealing scandal

(Newser) - The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars on Friday and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for a third game as punishment for a sprawling sign-stealing scandal that has loomed over college football's winningest program for nearly two years, including its national championship season in 2023. The NCAA said...

Secret Service Suspended 6 After Assassination Attempt

Agency cites leadership gaps, operational failures after assassination attempt

(Newser) - The Secret Service suspended six employees without pay following last year's assassination attempt on President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, CBS News reports. The penalties ranged from 10 to 42 days of unpaid leave, and upon their return, the staffers were assigned to less sensitive...

Olympian Suspended Over 'Most Awful Video'

Dressage competitor Heath Ryan says he administered 40+ lashes in Nico's best interests

(Newser) - An Olympic equestrian just earned himself an indefinite suspension after a video emerged showing him whipping the horse he was riding dozens of times. The clip , which has been circulating on social media, shows Heath Ryan, a 66-year-old dressage competitor, riding Nico, reports TMZ , which counts upward of 40 lashes...

Florida Panthers Exec Suspended Over X Posts

Douglas Cifu reportedly engaged with a Maple Leafs fan

(Newser) - A postgame social media exchange with an opposing NHL team's fan has led to the suspension of Florida Panthers minority owner Douglas Cifu. The Washington Post reports that after besting the Maple Leafs in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, the Toronto fan "opened the...

NZ Lawmakers Who Danced the Haka to Be Suspended

Maori party calls it 'the worst punishment handed down EVER in our history'

(Newser) - A year after taking part in a viral performance of the haka on the floor of New Zealand's House of Representatives, three Maori MPs now face lengthy suspensions. Parliament's privileges committee has recommended suspending the three members of the Te Pati Maori party for acting "in a...

After Slight at Trump, Base Commander Suspended

Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez disciplined after portraits of president, Hegseth were flipped to face a wall

(Newser) - The US Army has suspended a Wisconsin training base's first female commander after discovering portraits of President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had been flipped around to face a wall. The Army has posted an undated statement on Fort McCoy's website saying Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez has...

NBA Star Shoved a Journalist. It'll Cost Him $1M

76er Joel Embiid will sit out 3 very expensive unpaid games, rules the NBA

(Newser) - Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid shoved a newspaper reporter on Saturday over a critical column and got himself an unpaid three-game suspension for his efforts. As ESPN reports, Embiid shoved Marcus Hayes of the Philadelphia Inquirer after a recent column called Embiid out for not being in shape or professional,...

Meta Shuts Down Student Who Tracks Jets
Plane-Tracking Student
Just Got 'Zucked'
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Oct 27, 2024 7:10 AM CDT

Plane-Tracking Student Just Got 'Zucked'

Jack Sweeney, who's annoyed stars by keeping tabs on their jets, says Meta suspended accounts

(Newser) - Elon Musk and Taylor Swift have long been irked by the antics of Jack Sweeney, the college student who tracks the jets of celebrities (including Musk, Swift, Kim Kardashian, Jeff Bezos, and Donald Trump, among others) and posts their locations online. Now, Meta has jumped into the fray, according...

NFL's DC Team Suspends VP Over Undercover Video

Rael Enteen of Commanders is caught disparaging players, fans, others

(Newser) - An exec with the NFL's Washington Commanders has been suspended after he was captured dissing players and fans in secretly recorded videos, report ESPN , NBC , the Athletic , and the AP .
  • The videos: Rael Enteen, the team's vice president of content, connected with a woman on the dating app
...

Musk's Feud With Brazil Enters Threat Territory

Nation's high court gives him 24 hours to appoint a legal rep to avoid seeing X suspended there

(Newser) - The clock is ticking for Elon Musk, at least as it pertains to keeping his X social media platform functioning in Brazil. That's because the South American nation's Supreme Court has given the billionaire 24 hours to appoint a legal representative for X in Brazil, or risk seeing...

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