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Kimmel Slams FCC Chairman for Targeting Late-Night Shows

2/25/2026

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Jimmy Kimmel criticized Brendan Carr, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman, for targeting late-night shows over the Equal Time Rule.
Carr urged broadcasters to air more "patriotic" content for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Kimmel linked Carr's push for civic programming to declining civics education.
Senator Richard Blumenthal called for FCC accountability, stating that Carr misinterprets First Amendment rights.
The FCC is investigating The View for featuring Senate candidate James Talarico, prompting CBS to advise Stephen Colbert on potential rule implications.

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Jimmy Kimmel criticized Brendan Carr, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman, for targeting late-night shows over the Equal Time Rule.
Carr urged broadcasters to air more "patriotic" content for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Kimmel linked Carr's push for civic programming to declining civics education.
Senator Richard Blumenthal called for FCC accountability, stating that Carr misinterprets First Amendment rights.
The FCC is investigating The View for featuring Senate candidate James Talarico, prompting CBS to advise Stephen Colbert on potential rule implications.