Why Congress' Democrats are going all out to fight and investigate Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

"No president and no political party should weaponize the power of our federal government to punish those who disagree with them,"

"Silencing critics through government power is the playbook of authoritarian regimes. We're fighting this."

"warns that such practices echo the tactics of authoritarian regimes and pose a serious threat to the democratic traditions and constitutional freedoms of the United States."

"long past the time" Kimmel's show be taken off the air."

A resolution was introduced in the House condemning the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel and alleging FCC involvement in that action. The measure is co-sponsored by 113 House Democrats and warns that such practices echo authoritarian tactics and threaten constitutional freedoms. The resolution urges the FCC and Department of Justice to ensure policies protect free expression and avoid political retribution. The suspension followed Kimmel's monologue referencing the "MAGA gang" and a controversy over a murderer characterized as aligned with Charlie Kirk. FCC Chair Brendan Carr called for the show to be taken off air and floated fines or license revocations, prompting calls for investigations and resignations from House Democrats.

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