Georgia’s U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock says government threats against networks are a danger to democracy after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! over remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

What’s Happening: The decision comes after days of outrage over Kimmel’s monologue, pressure from conservative groups, and warnings from a federal regulator.

Kimmel suggested Trump supporters were trying to twist the story of Kirk’s killing for political points.

The FCC’s Trump-appointed chair called Kimmel’s remarks “sick” and hinted at consequences for ABC if the network didn’t act.

Affiliates including Nexstar and Sinclair refused to air the program. ABC suspended the show indefinitely.

Nexstar is attempting to gain approval for a mega-merger with ABC, but would need

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