The decision ignited outrage across Hollywood and Capitol Hill, as critics called it censorship and a direct attack on free speech. Actor Ben Stiller, comedian Wanda Sykes, actress Sophia Bush and MSNBC’s Chris Hayes all condemned the blackout, with Hayes calling it “the most straightforward attack on free speech from state actors I’ve ever seen
Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it will indefinitely stop airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! after remarks the late-night host made in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination came under harsh criticism from the head of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The decision comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly pressured broadcasters to stop airing content he
Jerry Seinfeld drew sharp criticism after likening the “Free Palestine” movement to the Ku Klux Klan during an unannounced appearance at Duke University, where he introduced a former Israeli hostage. The longtime comedian and television star made the remarks during a campus event focused on Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov, who was held captive by Hamas for 505
Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA and was a prominent supporter of former President Donald Trump. He was shot just after noon by a sniper positioned on a rooftop, according to law enforcement. Footage showed him clutching his neck and collapsing. He was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to the hospital. Authorities have questioned two individuals
Donald Trump lashed out at Chicago’s leadership and launched “Operation Midway Blitz” as part of a federal intervention after a violent weekend left six people dead and a dozen others wounded. The former president criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, accusing them of failing to protect residents. He claimed he wants to help the city,
Donald Trump confirmed that the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk during a speech at Utah Valley University is now in custody, ending a tense 48-hour manhunt that drew national attention. Kirk was gunned down on September 10, 2025 while addressing students at the Orem, Utah campus. Authorities say the shooter fired from a rooftop before fleeing on
Black students across the US were targeted this week by coordinated racist death threats, forcing at least seven historically Black colleges into emergency lockdowns just a day after the far-right activist Charlie Kirk was killed at Utah Valley University. At New York University, Black students reportedly received a threatening manifesto specifically targeting them, according to an email seen by
Young Thug has made headlines again this week with alleged jail call clips that recently surfaced. In the audio, Young Thug allegedly touches on the rumored beef between Drake and Metro Boomin, specifically regarding Metro’s 2022 HEROES & VILLAINS track “Trance,” which features Travis Scott, Young Thug, and initially, at one point during its creation, Drake. According
Boosie Badazz pleaded guilty Tuesday (August 26) in a San Diego federal courtroom to a firearm charge stemming from a 2023 arrest that has kept the rapper entangled in legal battles for more than two years. The Louisiana-born rapper admitted to being a felon in possession of a firearm, a federal offense that carries a maximum
President Donald Trump announced he is placing the Washington, DC, police department “under direct federal control” and deploying National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. The move comes after Trump ordered a seven-day surge in federal law enforcement within the city last week, pointing to several high-profile crimes. CNN’s Brian Todd reports, and CNN senior
