NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension that triggered a national discussion about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump’s ability to police the words of journalists, commentators and even comics.

ABC, which suspended Kimmel’s show last Wednesday following criticism of his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, announced Monday that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” would return after the network had “thoughtful conversations” with the host.

It was still unclear how many ABC affiliates would carry him. Nexstar and Sinclair, two corporations that collectively control about one-quarter of ABC affiliates, denounced Kimmel last week. Sinclair said its stations would not show the reinstated Ki

See Full Page