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Who Is Brendan Carr, the F.C.C. Chair Who Played a Role In Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension?

The chairman of the F.C.C., who is in the spotlight for his comments that may have led to the suspension of late night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, has long criticized the media for perceived bias.

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Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, speaking at the Federal Communications Commission building in Washington D.C. in February 27.
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Reactions to ABC’s Pulling of ‘Kimmel’ Reflect America’s Partisan Divide

Fans and liberals expressed anger while conservatives hailed ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air after comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

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ABC’s announcement that it was indefinitely pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air came about two months after CBS said that it was canceling “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”
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Meta Unveils Smart Glasses With Apps and an Artificial Intelligence Assistant

At its annual developer conference on Wednesday, Meta showed several new smart glasses, which have been a surprise hit for the company.

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Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, unveiled three new types of smart glasses at the company’s annual developer conference in Menlo Park, Calif., on Wednesday.
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As Shutdown Looms, Democrats Outline Demands on Medicaid and Obamacare

After rejecting a G.O.P.-written plan to keep federal funding flowing, Democrats released a counteroffer that would add more than $1 trillion in health spending.

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“The contrast between the Republican proposal and what Democrats have put forward is glaring,” said Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic leader.
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ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments After F.C.C. Pressure

Mr. Kimmel faced criticism from the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission for remarks about the politics of the man who is accused of killing Mr. Kirk, the conservative activist.

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Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards in 2024. His monologue on Monday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” prompted criticism from the chairman of the F.C.C.
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How Vaccines Are Revealing Cracks in Trump’s G.O.P.

Some Republicans are starting to worry that the issue of health care could cost them politically.

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Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana invited Susan Monarez, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who was fired last month, to testify before the Senate health committee.
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Upending Precedent, Thune Bows To Realities of a Polarized Senate

In using the nuclear option, John Thune has turned a Senate precedent on its head, defying his reputation as an institutionalist.

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Congressional experts said that Senator John Thune’s piecemeal changes have dealt a significant blow to the minority party’s ability to force bipartisan consensus.
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Melania Trump, in Windsor, Takes Royal Refuge in Fashion

A floor-length Burberry trench, an eye-obscuring hat and a yellow gown made quite a statement during the Trumps’ state visit to Britain.

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Melania Trump in Carolina Herrera at the state banquet at Windsor Castle.
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This Is Peak Hurricane Season. Or Is It?

Despite a few decidedly quiet periods so far, forecasters say the conditions are still favorable for more hurricanes this year. The latest storm, Gabrielle, formed on Wednesday.

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Tropical Storm Gabrielle could become the second hurricane of the Atlantic season this weekend.
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U.K. Offers Trump a Royal Welcome of Maximum Pomp and Minimum Politics

A day of military and monarchical pageantry demonstrated Britain’s eagerness to appeal to a president who has seemed intent on upending the post-World War II order.

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As part of his arrival at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, President Trump was welcomed by a guard of honor representing three colors: the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards and Scots Guards.
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