Sinclair Resumes Airing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' After Temporary Suspension

"...amid criticism of the host’s comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk..."

"...Federal Communications Chairman Brendan Carr, who regulates the broadcast television industry, accused Kimmel of 'the sickest conduct possible.'..."

"...The return episode drew more than 6 million total viewers — even though it wasn’t available in more than a quarter of U.S. households thanks to the Nexstar and Sinclair blackouts...."

"...Sinclair insisted Friday that its 'decision to preempt this program was independent of any government interaction or influence.'..."

"...Sinclair said it pitched various proposals to Disney during 'ongoing and constructive discussions,' including the hiring of a 'network-wide independent ombudsman,' though the Magic Kingdom has 'not yet adopted these measures.'..."

"...Sinclair made other public demands last week. The company called on Kimmel to 'issue a direct apology to the Kirk family' and 'make a meaningful personal donation' to Kirk’s family and Turning Point USA, the conservative activist organization he founded...."

"...It remained unclear Friday afternoon whether Nexstar would allow Kimmel’s show back on the air. The company said Wednesday it was 'continuing to evaluate the status of' Kimmel’s show...."

"...Four Democratic lawmakers announced Wednesday they are opening a probe into Nexstar and Sinclair focused on whether their decisions to pull Kimmel’s show 'relate to regulatory issues pending with the Trump administration.'..."

"...Kimmel has been at the center of a national firestorm after he commented on the political motivations of the man suspected of killing Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10...."

"...In the opening minutes of Tuesday’s comeback episode, Kimmel, 57, passionately defended free speech and mocked President Donald Trump...."

"...He also attempted to smooth tensions...."

"...He also attempted to smooth tensions...."