Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday in Hollywood, Los Angeles, after a nearly weeklong suspension, addressing freedom of speech and his show's airing. "This show is not important. What is important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this," Kimmel stated on air, referencing comedians from countries where making fun of those in power leads to imprisonment. Kimmel's return follows a national discussion sparked by his suspension, which some have linked to President Donald Trump's influence on media content. Kimmel directly addressed the situation, stating, "That's not legal, that's not American. And it's so dangerous," and questioned the idea of government regulation on podcasts. He also made a joke about the CEO of Tylenol and referenced the potential release of Epstein files as a distraction. In other news, billionaire MacKenzie Scott has awarded the United Negro College Fund a $70 million gift aimed at strengthening historically Black colleges and universities, the organization announced. Separately, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated that trade negotiations with the U.S. are ongoing, with remaining issues slated for a future review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. Comedian Theo Von expressed disapproval of the Department of Homeland Security's use of his image in deportation videos, stating, "Yooo DHS i didnt approve to be used in this. I know you know my address so send a check. And please take this down and please keep me out of your ‘banger’ deportation videos." Von added that his views on immigration are "alot more nuanced than this video allows." Meanwhile, reports indicated that a U.S. Navy E-6B "Mercury" and B-2A "Spirit" Stealth Bombers are flying over the North Atlantic, suggesting preparations for a major U.S. Strategic Command nuclear exercise, following France's "Poker 2025-3" nuclear exercise. This military activity echoes previous reports of similar flights and exercises. In political commentary, one source suggested that President Trump's actions pushed Kimmel "into going full resistance lib for the biggest audience he will ever have," calling it "another masterclass from the president."
