Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC after his suspension over remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The network reinstated him after days of backlash, affiliate pressure, and an open letter signed by more than 400 stars. Kimmel’s suspension highlighted tensions between the Trump administration and the media, with FCC officials denying threats to ABC but condemning his comments. His return comes as Hollywood figures frame the controversy as a battle over free speech.

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