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Jimmy Kimmel Fired: How Donald Trump took a U-turn on free speech; adopted ‘cancel culture’ | World News

When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, he pledged to “bring back free speech to America,” casting himself as the scourge of cancel culture and the defender of voices silenced by elites. Nine months later, the same president is threatening to strip broadcasters of their licenses, applauding the suspension of a […]

‘Heart of democracy’: Barack Obama addresses Charlie Kirk and Jimmy Kimmel cases; stresses defending free speech

Former US President Barack Obama on Thursday defended freedom of speech as a core democratic value, weighing in on the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk and the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show.“This commentary offers a clear, powerful statement of why freedom of speech is at the heart of democracy and must be defended, […]

‘Attack on free speech’: Celebs, unions rally behind Jimmy Kimmel after show taken off air; denounce ABC

Disney’s ABC is facing intense backlash after indefinitely pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air following comments by its host about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Also Read | Lights, camera, shut down! Who is Jimmy Kimmel? Star host’s remarks on Charlie Kirk ends his late-night show Kirk, a close ally of US President […]

Explained: Why Jimmy Kimmel was fired by ABC; and what it says about free speech in Trump’s America | World News

ABC’s indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has triggered a political and cultural storm. It isn’t just about one comedian’s remarks—it’s about regulatory pressure, political leverage, and what happens when broadcast media bends under power. What triggered this On Monday, Jimmy Kimmel made remarks in his monologue about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. […]

‘Free Palestine’: ‘Hacks’ star Hannah Einbinder’s Emmy speech goes viral; Hamas-linked site responds

Hannah Einbinder, star of HBO Max’s Hacks, sparked controversy and applause at the Emmys on Sunday night when she used her first acceptance speech to call for political change. Winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Ava Daniels, the actress ended her remarks with an unusual mix of sports loyalty […]

Washington Post fires Karen Attiah: Columnist links dismissal to posts on Charlie Kirk; guild accuses paper of free speech violation

Karen Attiah and Charlie Kirk (File photos) Karen Attiah, a longtime writer for The Washington Post, says she has been dismissed from the newspaper’s Opinions department for speaking out against political violence, racial double standards and America’s inaction on gun control.The Post has not commented on her firing, citing personnel policies, but her biography on […]

‘Charlie has become the America’s greatest martyr to free speech’: Charlie Kirk’s X handle mourns his death | World News

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated on September 10, 2025, while participating in a debate on free speech at Utah Valley University. Shot in the neck during an exchange on gun violence statistics, Kirk was rushed to the hospital but later died of his injuries. The following […]

Free speech clash: Supreme Court allows Mississippi’s law requiring age verification for minors; tech giants oppose mandate

US Supreme Court (AP image) The US Supreme Court on Thursday declined to temporarily block a Mississippi law that requires age verification and parental consent for minors to use social media platforms.The law, aimed at protecting young people from potential online harm, will remain in effect while legal challenges continue. It is one of several […]

‘If America pulls the plug on Israel, God will…’: Lindsey Graham’s speech viral; he says he’s tired of the word ‘genocide’ because…

Senator Lindsey Graham said God will not forgive US if US does not support Israel. US senator Lindsey Graham delivered a uniquely pro-Israel speech as he was addressing the Republican Party’s evangelical supporters in South Carolina, where he said God will pull the plug on the United States if the US pulls the plug on […]

‘Over 365 arrested’: London police crackdown on supporters of a pro-Palestinian group; protesters call it free speech violation

Demonstrators hold placards during a protest in support of the Palestinian People in Gaza in Parliament Square in London (AP image) London police have arrested around 365 people after demonstrators openly defied a new law banning public support for a pro-Palestinian group, ‘Palestine Action’ arguing the legislation unfairly restricts freedom of expression.Earlier it arrested around […]