Jimmy Kimmel made an emotional and somewhat triumphant return to his ABC late night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after a weeklong suspension, while a nationwide debate continues Wednesday over free speech and the role government should play in what broadcast networks choose to air.

Kimmel was suspended last week by ABC, which is owned by Disney, following the host’s comments about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The remarks sparked a firestorm of criticism among many Kirk supporters, conservatives and President Donald Trump.

“It was never my intention to make light of a murder of a young man. I don’t think there’s anything funny about it,” Kimmel said, his voice cracking, during his opening monologue Tuesday.

But the comedian’s remarks focused largely on the issue

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