Jimmy Kimmel ’s suspension has dominated headlines after ABC pulled the late-night host off the air following backlash over his controversial monologue about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk . The Federal Communications Commission praised ABC’s move — and President Donald Trump went further, saying that the decision is “Great News for America.” As free speech protests swell, many are asking: what exactly is the FCC, what authority does it have, and what role is it playing in all this?

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What Is the FCC?

The Federal Communications Commission is an independent government agency created in 1934 to oversee U.S. communications. It covers TV, radio, wire, satellite, and broadband. As the FCC itself explains on its website, one its mission is to pro

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