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Fans of late-night talk shows and Jimmy Kimmel are no doubt happy with the announced return of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC. Some consumers, however, won't be able to watch Kimmel's return because one of the largest regional television operators in the country is refusing to air his show. Jimmy...

Tensions between President Donald Trump and media companies may have lasting effects on The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), which announced Monday that it lifted the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Here's what could be at stake for the future of Disney. Kimmel Coming Back Tuesday Disney...

Former Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Michael Eisner voiced his support for Jimmy Kimmel after ABC, a Disney-owned network, suspended Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely. Eisner Reacts The show’s suspension came in response to remarks Kimmel made about the killing of Charlie Kirk. Read...

A late-night comedy show's cancellation has reignited deal drama, with reports of tit-for-tat maneuvering between major corporations and regulators holding the power to say yea or nay to M&A activity. Before ABC pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...

News that ABC, a unit of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), suspended Jimmy Kimmel has shaken the entertainment industry, as President Donald Trump celebrates the move. Kimmel Suspension To Hurt Disney, Help Comcast? The decision by ABC to suspend Kimmel could impact viewership and the streaming...

Updated with a comment from the White House. The family of President Donald Trump announced Trump Mobile in June with plans for mobile phones made in America and a low-cost monthly plan. While some of those initial plans have fallen apart, Democratic members of Congress are questioning how the...

President Donald Trump may have a solution to costly mobile phone plans and smartphones like Apple Inc‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone being produced in other countries. Trump Mobile is launching soon. Here are the details. What Happened: President Trump's sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. unveiled...

Media company Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA)(NASDAQ:PARAA) has struggled to get its merger with Skydance over the finish line and an ongoing lawsuit with President Donald Trump could be the reason to blame. A new report says Paramount is ready to settle with millions of dollars. Could that get the...

A top Donald Trump official has urged European allies to back Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk's SpaceX and U.S. tech over China. What Happened: Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr told the Financial Times that European hesitation over Starlink service is misplaced. His...

President Donald Trump has attacked units of media company Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA)(NASDAQ:PARAA) and is urging the FCC to fine and punish CBS as the company works to complete its merger with Skydance Media. What Happened: Trump took to his Truth Social media platform over the weekend to...

Billionaire Elon Musk could benefit from his close friendship with President Donald Trump, which could add to his massive wealth. A new report suggests that Musk's SpaceX may receive potential funding from the FAA. What Happened: While Musk's Starlink segment of SpaceX previously clashed with...

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) will likely highlight 5G growth and recent partnerships when fourth-quarter financial results are released Friday before the market opens. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter revenue of $35.32 billion, up from last year's fourth-...

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals officially pulled the plug on net neutrality. What Happened: On Jan. 2, the court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacks legal authority to reclassify broadband as a "telecommunications service" under Title II of the Communications Act. Instead, a...

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday picked Brendan Carr to become chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). What To Know: Carr, the FCC's current top Republican commissioner, has worked at the organization since 2012 and is an outspoken supporter of free speech, deregulation and...

On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump picked pro-Starlink Republican Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC. What Happened: “Commissioner Carr is a warrior for Free Speech, and has fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans’...