The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company
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Impact: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company suspended 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' indefinitely due to comments made by Jimmy Kimmel regarding Charlie Kirk's death, facing pressure from Nexstar Media Group and the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission.
Sep 17, 2025 · 12 articles
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Impact: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company suspended and then reinstated 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after public and regulatory pressure, highlighting its role in media censorship debates.
Sep 17, 2025 · 10 articles
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Impact: ABC extended Jimmy Kimmel's contract for one year, retaining a key late-night host despite political pressure and a previous suspension, indicating a commitment to its programming.
Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
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Impact: ABC, owned by The Walt Disney Company, suspended 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and faced threats to its broadcast license from the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission.
Sep 22, 2025 · 15 articles
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Impact: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company (owned by The Walt Disney Company) suspended Jimmy Kimmel and later brought him back to national airwaves, but faced continued boycotts from affiliates. The company is in ongoing discussions with Sinclair Broadcast Group regarding accountability and feedback.
Sep 26, 2025 · 7 articles
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Impact: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company will no longer be the broadcaster for the Oscars ceremony after 2028, as the telecast shifts to Google — YouTube.
Mar 26, 2026 · 23 articles
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Impact: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company signed on to Associated Press's election data service, contributing to the growth in Associated Press's customer base for this service.
Apr 06, 2026 · 20 articles
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Impact: ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel after comments about Charlie Kirk's death, an action Kamala Harris cited as an example of Donald Trump's authoritarian tendencies.
Oct 25, 2025 · 7 articles
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Impact: ABC is the media outlet that interviewed Doug Burgum regarding the Trump administration's renovation efforts.
Apr 20, 2026 · 15 articles
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Impact: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company settled with Donald Trump after he sued over inaccurate comments.
Apr 13, 2026 · 21 articles
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Impact: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company was called upon by Melania Trump to take a stand against Jimmy Kimmel.
Apr 26, 2026 · 116 articles
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Impact: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company was called upon by Melania Trump to take a stand against Jimmy Kimmel.
May 08, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: ABC was involved in a lawsuit with Donald Trump, resulting in a $16 million settlement for him.
Apr 20, 2026 · 125 articles
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Former U.S. President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has metastasized beyond his bones, according to his son Hunter Biden in a BBC interview aired on August 8, 2026. Hunter described the disease as 'very painful' and…
Impact: Jill Biden appeared on 'The View'; mentioned in context.
Aug 08, 2026 · 172 articles
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American Broadcasting Company licenses its national television programming to Ne
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Nexstar Media Group operates numerous local television stations that are affilia
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American Broadcasting Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Co
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The Walt Disney Company is the sole owner and parent company of American Broadca
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The American Broadcasting Company partners with Sinclair Broadcast Group, utiliz
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Sinclair Broadcast Group operates multiple local television stations that serve
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