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June 13, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Politics

Paxton Backs Former Deputy Aaron Reitz for Texas AG.

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❓What Happened: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton endorsed his former deputy, Aaron Reitz, to replace him in the AG role, praising his MAGA credentials. Reitz has resigned from Trump’s Justice Department to run.

👥 Who’s Involved: Ken Paxton, Aaron Reitz, President Donald J. Trump, Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator John Cornyn.

📍 Where & When: Endorsement announced on June 13, 2025, with Reitz’s campaign launch following.

💬 Key Quote: “Reitz was my ‘offensive coordinator’ directing actions on border security, immigration… I’m excited Aaron is in this race!” Paxton said.

⚠️ Impact: Reitz’s candidacy strengthens Trump’s America First agenda in Texas, advancing mass deportations and other MAGA priorities.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has endorsed his former deputy, Aaron Reitz, to take over the position in 2026. Reitz has stepped down from the position of United States Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy at the Trump Justice Department to run for Texas Attorney General, which Paxton is leaving to bid for a U.S. Senate seat.

“Aaron & I have fought many battles together,” Paxton said of Reitz, who worked as his Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy from 2020 to 2023. “Reitz was my ‘offensive coordinator’ directing actions on border security, immigration, Big Tech, energy, pro-life, Bill of Rights, & election integrity,” Paxton explained.

“I agree with President Trump: Reitz is a ‘true MAGA attorney’ & ‘warrior for our Constitution’ [and] I’m excited Aaron is in this race!”

Reitz, who has also worked as chief of staff to Texas Senator Ted Cruz, is an Afghanistan veteran and remains a serving member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, where he holds the rank of Major. If elected as Texas Attorney General, he has pledged to “accelerate the mass deportation of illegal aliens, defend the Second Amendment, protect the unborn, secure our elections, and take on leftist DAs who refuse to prosecute criminals.”

Meanwhile, Paxton’s Senate run depends on a successful primary challenge against incumbent Republican-in-name-only John Cornyn, who opposed Trump’s decision to run in 2024 and refused to challenge the lawfare prosecutions leveled against him by the Biden Justice Department and state Democrats. Cornyn also previously opposed Trump’s border wall and has been counter-signaling his second-term tariff policies.

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Health
UK

Socialized UK Health Service Hails ‘Advantages’ of Cousin Marriage.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: National Health Service (NHS) guidance suggested there are benefits to first-cousin marriage—highly prevalent among Africans, Pakistanis, and other minority groups in Britain—despite the risk of birth defects.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: NHS England, Dr. Patrick Nash, and the Genomics Education Programme.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Guidance published by NHS England last week.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Our NHS should stop taking the knee to damaging and oppressive cultural practices.” – Richard Holden MP

🎯IMPACT: The NHS is being pressured to apologize and withdraw the guidance, amid increasing debate over cousin marriage laws.

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Britain’s socialized National Health Service (NHS) has come under fire for guidance that highlights supposed benefits of first-cousin marriage—highly prevalent among Africans, Pakistanis, and other ethnic minority groups in Britain—despite the well-documented risks of birth defects. The guidance from NHS England’s Genomics Education Programme claims such marriages offer “stronger extended family support systems and economic advantages.”

Critics, including Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Richard Holden, have condemned the NHS for endorsing what they see as a harmful practice. Holden remarked, “Our NHS should stop taking the knee to damaging and oppressive cultural practices.” He further criticized Britain’s governing Labour Party for ignoring calls to end cousin marriage as a means of deterring chain migration—although the Conservatives did not end it during their 14 years in office from 2010 to mid-2024, either.

Dr. Patrick Nash, a religious law expert, described the NHS guidance as “truly dismaying,” arguing that cousin marriage is akin to incest and should be banned. He called for the guidance to be retracted and for an apology to be issued to prevent public misinformation.

The NHS acknowledged the increased risk of genetic conditions in the children of first-cousin spouses, but downplayed it by comparing it to the risks associated with drinking alcohol or smoking while pregnant or having children at a later age, none of which are prohibited.

Cousin marriage is also linked to lower IQ and an elevated risk of psychosis.

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20 hours ago
News

Eric Adams Exits NYC Mayoral Race.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to drop out of the mayor’s race, according to sources.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Eric Adams, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announcement expected Sunday; election in New York City.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I am the only one that can beat [Zohran] Mamdani,” said Eric Adams during a Sept. 5 news conference.

🎯IMPACT: Adams’s departure leaves a three-way race between Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa for NYC mayor.

IN FULL

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to drop out of the mayor’s race on Sunday, according to sources cited by CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer. This decision follows months of speculation regarding the mayor’s future in the race.

Adams’s departure sets the stage for a three-way contest between communist Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa. Polling data consistently showed Adams trailing far behind Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, Cuomo, running as an independent, and Sliwa, the Republican candidate.

In a press conference on September 5, Adams had dismissed rumors of his withdrawal, stating, “I am the only one that can beat [Zohran] Mamdani,” and referring to Mamdani and Cuomo as “two spoiled brats.” Despite his statements, sources now indicate he will exit the race, although his name will still appear on the November ballot.

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September 28, 2025
News

FBI Fires Agents Who Knelt for BLM Photo.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The FBI has fired 15 agents linked to a 2020 kneeling incident during protests over George Floyd’s death.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: 15 FBI agents, FBI Director Kash Patel, and the FBI Agents Association.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The firings were announced on Friday, following a review of the 2020 incident in Washington, DC.

🎯IMPACT: The firings are part of an effort to address left-wing politicization within the FBI

IN FULL

The FBI has dismissed 15 agents tied to a 2020 incident where agents were photographed kneeling with protesters during demonstrations over the death of George Floyd. The decision follows a months-long review of the event, which had drawn criticism from conservative media and some retired agents.

The FBI Agents Association criticized the firings, stating they violated the agents’ due process rights and undermined trust within the bureau. “Patel’s dangerous new pattern of actions are weakening the Bureau because they eliminate valuable expertise and damage trust between leadership and the workforce,” the association said in a statement.

The original incident occurred in Washington, DC, during the summer of 2020, when a group of agents knelt in an effort to de-escalate tensions with protesters. While the move successfully calmed the situation, it sparked internal controversy, and photos of the event led to backlash.

Following the incident, initial reviews determined no policy violations had occurred. However, earlier this year, FBI leadership reassessed the situation, resulting in reassignments and eventual firings. The bureau has not commented on the recent dismissals.

Friday’s actions are reportedly part of a broader effort to address what the Trump administration has called “woke” and politicized elements within the FBI. This includes a review of agents involved in cases disfavored by the current administration, such as investigations into the president and his allies.

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September 27, 2025
News

Soros Money Man Howard Rubin Arrested on Sex Trafficking Charges.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal prosecutors charged Howard Rubin with running a decade-long sex-trafficking operation.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Howard Rubin, a retired financier, and his former assistant Jennifer Powers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Between 2009 and 2019, primarily in a Manhattan penthouse described as a “sex dungeon.”

💬KEY QUOTE: Rubin has been linked to George Soros, as he previously worked at Soros Fund Management and Bear Stearns.

🎯IMPACT: The case highlights allegations of abuse and misconduct tied to a high-profile financier with political connections.

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Federal prosecutors have charged 70-year-old Howard Rubin, a retired New York financier, with orchestrating a decade-long sex-trafficking scheme that allegedly preyed on dozens of women. Authorities say the abuse largely took place in a lavish Manhattan penthouse outfitted as a “sex dungeon,” where women were brought under false pretenses and, in some cases, drugged or heavily intoxicated before being assaulted.

Rubin’s former assistant, Jennifer Powers, is also facing charges for her alleged role in recruiting women between 2009 and 2019. Prosecutors claim she acted as a gatekeeper, luring victims into Rubin’s circle where they were exploited under the guise of business opportunities.

According to the New York Post, Rubin’s Wall Street pedigree is notable: he previously served as a top manager at Soros Fund Management, the investment firm founded by billionaire George Soros, a major donor to Democratic Party causes. Before that, Rubin worked at Bear Stearns, where he built his reputation in mortgage-backed securities.

The case has drawn national attention not only for the salacious details but also because of Rubin’s high-powered financial ties. If convicted, both Rubin and Powers face decades in prison for what prosecutors describe as a calculated, exploitative, and long-running criminal enterprise.

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September 27, 2025
Crime
Immigration

School District Superintendent Is Illegal Migrant Now Detained by ICE.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested the Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, an illegal alien with a prior weapons arrest who fled from officers.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Dr. Ian Andre Roberts, an illegal alien from Guyana, ICE agents, and Iowa State Patrol.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 26, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This should be a wake-up call for our communities to the great work that our officers are doing every day to remove public safety threats.” – Sam Olson, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) St. Paul Field Office Director.

🎯IMPACT: Roberts’s arrest raises concerns over hiring practices and public safety in Des Moines Public Schools.

IN FULL

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have apprehended Dr. Ian Andre Roberts, the Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, after he was identified as an illegal alien from Guyana with a history of weapons-related charges. The arrest took place during a targeted enforcement operation.

Roberts reportedly fled in his vehicle when ICE agents revealed their identity, leading to a chase that ended with him abandoning his car and hiding in nearby shrubbery. He was eventually located and taken into custody with the assistance of an Iowa State Police K9 unit.

During the arrest, agents discovered a loaded Glock 19, a fixed-blade hunting knife, and $3,000 in cash in Roberts’s vehicle. The presence of these items has prompted an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), as federal law prohibits individuals without legal status from possessing firearms and ammunition.

Roberts, who entered the U.S. on a student visa in 1999, had been ordered to be removed from the country in May 2024. Despite this, he continued to serve as the Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools without proper work authorization.

Sam Olson, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) St. Paul Field Office Director, expressed concern over how Roberts was hired despite his illegal status and prior charges, emphasizing the importance of federal officers’ ongoing efforts to ensure public safety.

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September 27, 2025
Politics
UK

Poll: Farage’s Reform Party on Course to Win 311 Seats in Parliament.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A new poll suggests Nigel Farage’s Reform Party would win 311 Members of Parliament (MPs) across Britain in a general election, while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s far-left Labour Party would drop to 144 seats, losing 267 MPs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Reform, Labour, and other parties in Britain’s House of Commons.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Based on a sample of 13,000 people over the past three weeks, focusing on the UK, with specific outcomes in London and surrounding areas.

🎯IMPACT: Reform UK would fall short of an overall majority, leading to a hung parliament, with Labour reliant on London for its remaining seats.

IN FULL

A detailed constituency (electoral district)-level survey projects that Nigel Farage‘s Reform Party would secure 311 seats in Britain’s House of Commons in a general election, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party dropping to 144—a reduction of 267 MPs. Support for Starmer’s far-left party remains steadfast only in the hyper-diverse capital of London, where only around a third of the population is classed as ‘White British,’ with more than one-third of Labour’s projected seats based in London.

The survey, which sampled 13,000 people over the past three weeks, points to a strong potential for Nigel Farage to step into the role of Prime Minister—the first in roughly a century from neither Labour or the previously governing Conservative (Tory) Party.

Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, attempting to build his own far-left, Palestinian issues-focused party, is expected to retain his London constituency as an independent. Numerous longstanding “Red Wall” Labour constituencies—named for the party’s traditional color—in the Midlands and Northern England are predicted to flip to Reform.

Notably, the projections indicate major defeats for prominent Labour members, including Cabinet ministers Yvette Cooper, Ed Miliband, Bridget Phillipson, and Lisa Nandy, along with former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Even so, at a projected 311 seats, Farage’s party would be the largest in the House of Commons but 15 short of an outright majority, requiring it to form a minority government or strike deals with smaller right-leaning parties in a so-called ‘Hung Parliament.’

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September 27, 2025
World

This European Country Just Put ‘There Are Only Two Sexes’ in Its Constitution.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Slovakia’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment recognizing only two sexes and limiting adoption rights to married couples.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government, conservative lawmakers, and international organizations such as Amnesty International.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The amendment was passed on Friday in Slovakia’s National Council.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Today, the Slovak government chose to follow the lead of countries, such as Hungary, whose policies have led to an erosion of human rights,” complained Amnesty International.

🎯IMPACT: The amendment strengthens traditional values, but is drawing backlash from the global “human rights” lobby.

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Slovakia’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment on Friday that recognizes only two sexes, male and female, and restricts adoption rights to married couples. The amendment also guarantees equal pay for men and women and requires parental consent for sexual education.

The amendment, introduced by Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government, passed with 90 votes in the 150-seat National Council. Twelve opposition lawmakers from right-leaning parties supported the measure, which required a three-fifths majority to succeed.

Justice Minister Boris Susko stated that the amendment aims to strengthen traditional values. However, leftist human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have condemned the move. “Today, the Slovak government chose to follow the lead of countries, such as Hungary, whose policies have led to an erosion of human rights,” Amnesty International said in a statement.

The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, also criticized the amendment, arguing that it denies “the realities of trans and intersex people” and could violate Slovakia’s international obligations. He expressed concern over the potential impact on human rights guarantees, such as access to legal gender recognition.

In May 2024, Fico—a staunch nationalist and populist leader—was the target of an assassination attempt. Fico, who survived being shot, criticized Slovak media outlets, referring to them as “adversary media,” “anti-Slovak press,” and “[George] Soros’s herd of pigs,” for inspiring his shooting.

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September 26, 2025
Immigration

Trump Admin Restricts Immigrants’ Access to Commercial Driver’s Licenses.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced new rules to tighten requirements for issuing commercial driver’s licenses, aiming to restrict access for migrants.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department (DOT), and states such as California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The new rule was announced on Friday and is effective immediately across the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “California has 30 days to comply with the new regulations, or my department will withhold federal highway funds starting at nearly $160 million,” said Sean Duffy.

🎯IMPACT: The rule closes loopholes, enforces immigration checks, and pressures states to comply with federal regulations on issuing commercial licenses.

IN FULL

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced new rules for issuing commercial driver’s licenses that seek to make it more difficult for immigrants to acquire the licenses. The Transportation Department, on Friday, stated that the new rule—”effective immediately”—is a response to an ongoing nationwide audit by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and “a recent series of horrific, fatal crashes caused by non-domiciled drivers.”

One notable incident involved an illegal immigrant truck driver last month in Florida. The driver, holding a commercial driver’s license from California, caused a fatal crash on the Florida Turnpike. The semi-truck’s trailer jackknifed during an unauthorized U-turn, leading to a collision that killed three occupants of a minivan.

The new rule mandates enforcement action against California for “gross negligence,” with the state given 30 days to comply or face withheld federal highway funds starting at $160 million. Sean Duffy also ordered California to halt issuing commercial licenses to immigrants and to identify non-compliant, unexpired licenses.

Immigrants will now be required to have an employment-based visa and undergo federal immigration checks through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system.

“California has 30 days to comply with the new regulations, or my department will withhold federal highway funds starting at nearly $160 million,” Duffy said.

Additional states, including Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington, have also failed to meet federal standards on issuing such licenses, according to the department. Duffy emphasized the nationwide impact of California’s licensing practices, as drivers often operate across state lines.

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September 26, 2025
Crime
News

Fugitive Black Liberation Army Terrorist Assata Shakur Dies in Cuba.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Joanne Chesimard, convicted of the 1973 murder of a New Jersey state trooper, has died in Havana, Cuba, decades after escaping U.S. custody and receiving asylum from Cuba’s communist regime.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Joanne Chesimard, a.k.a. Assata Shakur, the Communist Party of Cuba, New Jersey officials, and the family of slain State Trooper Werner Foerster.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Chesimard passed away on September 25, 2025, in Havana, Cuba. Her crimes and escape date back to the 1970s.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Sadly, it appears she has passed without being held fully accountable for her heinous crimes.” – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) and NJ State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan.

🎯IMPACT: Chesimard’s death refocuses attention on Cuba’s harboring of U.S. fugitives and the denial of justice to Trooper Werner Foerster’s family.

IN FULL

Cuban officials announced Friday that radical black nationalist Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, has died in Havana. Chesimard had been convicted in 1977 of the murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster during a 1973 shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike. She escaped from prison in 1979 and fled to Cuba, where she was granted asylum by the communist regime in 1984.

The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed her death, stating, “On September 25, 2025, American citizen Joanne Deborah Byron, ‘Assata Shakur,’ passed away in Havana, Cuba, due to health conditions and advanced age.” U.S. officials, including New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D), expressed frustration that Chesimard evaded justice for decades. “For years, we have worked with the State Department to bring Chesimard back to New Jersey, so she could face justice for the cold-blooded murder of an American hero,” Murphy and NJ State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan said in a joint statement.

Chesimard, a member of the Black Liberation Army, was added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Most Wanted Terrorists List in 2013. The FBI described the group as “one of the most violent militant organizations of the 1970s.” A $1 million reward for her capture had been offered by both the FBI and the New Jersey Attorney General’s office.

The death of Trooper Werner Foerster, who left behind a wife and young son, remains a deeply painful memory for his family and colleagues. “We mourn Trooper Foerster’s loss every day, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his widow, Rosie, their son, Eric, and the entire New Jersey State Police family,” Murphy and Callahan stated. They also emphasized their opposition to any repatriation of Chesimard’s remains to the U.S.

The Cuban government has long refused to extradite Chesimard and other U.S. fugitives, drawing criticism from Trump administration figures like Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “The Cuban regime continues to provide a safe haven for terrorists and criminals, including fugitives from the United States,” Rubio said earlier this year.

The State Department echoed this sentiment, stating, “On behalf of her victims, we regret that the Cuban dictatorship for decades protected this fugitive and prevented her from facing justice in our nation.”

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September 26, 2025
Media

Sinclair and Nexstar Break, Add Jimmy Kimmel Back to Lineup.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar have reinstated Jimmy Kimmel Live! after a week-long ban due to false statements Kimmel made regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jimmy Kimmel, Sinclair Broadcast Group, ABC, Disney, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The suspension occurred after Kimmel’s monologue on September 15, with his reinstatement announced on Friday. The show airs on ABC affiliates across the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” Kimmel claimed during his return monologue.

🎯IMPACT: Kimmel’s decision to spread a hoax that Kirk’s alleged assassin was MAGA, rather than a radical leftist, led to calls for accountability within Disney for his actions.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar announced on Friday that they will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Live! on their ABC affiliates after a week-long ban. The suspension followed remarks by Kimmel spreading disinformation about the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. Sinclair, which owns numerous ABC stations across the U.S., stated the decision came after “thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders.”

Kimmel returned to air on Tuesday for a number of other ABC affiliates, appearing to express regret for his remarks on Kirk’s murder but not actually apologizing. “It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” Kimmel claimed.

The backlash began after Kimmel’s September 15 monologue, in which he criticized President Donald J. Trump and his allies for their reactions to Kirk’s assassination and claimed the far-left alleged killer was actually a MAGA movement member. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by Trump, suggested during a podcast interview that ABC’s broadcast license could be revoked. In response, Sinclair and Nexstar Media Group temporarily pulled Kimmel’s show from their stations, with ABC as a whole following.

Disney, ABC’s parent company, announced Kimmel’s return on Monday, though Sinclair and Nexstar initially maintained their blackout. Sinclair had called for “accountability” within Disney.

President Trump criticized ABC’s decision to reinstate Kimmel, writing on Truth Social, “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back.”

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