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Evangelical group asks FCC to investigate ABC over Trump joke

Evangelical group asks FCC to investigate ABC over Trump joke

(RNS) — A group of evangelical broadcasters has asked the Federal Communications Commission to open an investigation into ABC over a Jimmy Kimmel comedy routine about first lady Melania Trump. On Tuesday (April 28), the federal agency, whose chairman was appointed by President Donald Trump, announced it would challenge the TV station’s broadcast license, according to reports by CNN and Semafor. The FCC decision came as criticism of Kimmel’s recent sketch on his “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” late night show about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner piled up from his critics, including the president. Last week, Kimmel joked about the first lady having “a glow like an expectant widow,” during a sketch about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner that aired two days before the actual reception held in Washington, D.C. The sketch prompted backlash after a shooter allegedly targeting the president and other administration officials opened fire at the event on Saturday. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, who reportedly thanked his church in his manifesto, has since been charged with attempting to assassinate the president. RELATED: …

Inside the petitions to deport Nicki Minaj and why over 120,000 people have signed them

Inside the petitions to deport Nicki Minaj and why over 120,000 people have signed them

Nicki Minaj is in hot water with over 120,000 people. There are several Change.org petitions to deport the 43-year-old rapper to her native Trinidad and Tobago, with the most popular petition amassing 83,000. While the most signed petition was launched on July 9, 2025, the popularity of them has only increased after Nicki aligned herself with conservative activist Erika Kirk and praised President Donald Trump’s administration. On December 21, Nicki appeared on stage with the late Charlie Kirk‘s wife at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest. She walked out to her song “Super Bass” while holding hands with Erika and told Erika: “I’m honored to be here, thank you for having me.” In a recent petition created on December 27, which has been signed by 45,351 people, the author, Tristan Hamilton, wrote: “Nicki Minaj’s actions and words have taken a turn that has left many of her supporters and those who once found solace in her music feeling deeply betrayed.” Erika and Nicki at Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference (Getty Images) It continues: “Deporting Nicki Minaj …