Sinclair Broadcast Group has resumed airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! on 38 ABC-affiliated stations after a week-long suspension due to Kimmel's controversial comments. The suspension followed remarks about a conservative activist's murder suspect and the 'Make America Great Again' movement. Sinclair and Nexstar Media Group had initially preempted the show, citing concerns over 'incitement' and the promotion of 'respectful dialogue.' FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel's comments as 'distorted journalism' and suggested potential regulatory action against broadcasters not meeting public interest obligations. Legal experts caution that Carr's stance could infringe on the First Amendment by using regulatory threats to influence editorial content. Nexstar, which also preempted Kimmel, is currently seeking FCC approval for a $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, sparking concerns about media consolidation and diversity of viewpoints.