Apple News Today Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night TV. Here’s what he said.
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Sep 24, 2025 Jimmy Kimmel makes his much-anticipated return to late-night TV, tackling controversy and expressing his regrets regarding previous comments. Trump’s fiery speech at the U.N. is dissected, highlighting his critiques and claims about national identity. Iowa's water pollution crisis is explored, revealing disturbing health risks tied to agricultural practices. Plus, Amazon faces serious allegations about misleading Prime enrollments and Major League Baseball introduces robot umpires to improve accuracy in games.
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Kimmel's Emotional Return
- Jimmy Kimmel returned after a suspension and opened with a tearful defense of his past comments about Charlie Kirk's killing.
- He thanked supporters across the spectrum and devoted much of the first half hour to the controversy and free-speech arguments.
FCC Leverage Over Media Deals
- FCC influence can be wielded via merger approvals to pressure media companies on content decisions.
- Pending deals give regulators leverage that critics say can chill critical coverage of the administration.
Trump's U.N. Rebuke Of Multilateralism
- President Trump's U.N. speech rejected much of the institution's current role and emphasized national sovereignty.
- He spoke far longer than allotted, attacked multilateralism, and framed global bodies as ineffective.