Disney said it would return "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to the air, six days after it suspended the show over comments by its host about the assassination of Charlie Kirk that had prompted a threat by the head of the U.S. communications regulator.
The proposed return of the show represents a high-profile move from the private sector to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump in his efforts to crack down on perceived media critics through litigation and threats of regulatory action.
In announcing Monday's decision, Disney said last week's suspension of the late-night comedy show that airs on its ABC network had been "to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country."
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