Ted Cruz Criticizes FCC ABC License Review

Texas Senator Ted Cruz criticized the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday for ordering an early review of Disney-owned ABC broadcast licenses, arguing the agency should not act as speech police amid calls from President Donald Trump to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

The dispute stems from a joke Kimmel delivered on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" last week during a parody of the White House Correspondents Dinner. Addressing First Lady Melania Trump in the bit, Kimmel said, "Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow." The remark referenced the 24-year age gap between the Trumps, according to Kimmel's later clarification.

Two days later, on April 25, suspected shooter Cole Tomas Allen attempted to enter the dinner in Washington, D.C., armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives. Allen, who was apprehended by the Secret Service, faces federal charges including attempting to assassinate the president, transporting firearms across state lines with intent to commit a felony and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. The Trumps, Vice President JD Vance and other officials were safely evacuated.

Melania Trump issued a statement on April...