ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel After FCC Threats; Federal Register on Track for Record Pages
Agencies have been busy issuing new regulations, with the 2025 Federal Register on track to reach an unprecedented 62,933 pages. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, and the European Commission has proposed visa fee changes. However, controversy has arisen as ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air following threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Last week alone, agencies added 1,019 pages to the Federal Register, bringing the total to 62,933 pages so far this year. This is on pace to surpass previous records. Notably, five economically significant regulations have been issued under section 3(f)(1), with projections suggesting seven by the breaking news.
In other developments, the Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates, reflecting shifts in monetary policy. Across the Atlantic, the European Commission has submitted a proposal to amend regulations for the 'Diverse Visa' program fees, aiming to streamline the process.
On the domestic front, Attorney General Pam Bondi has warned of potential prosecutions for hate speech, underscoring the government's commitment to addressing such issues. Meanwhile, agencies are on track to issue 1,617 proposed regulations and 2,599 final regulations this year, with 20,318 notices also projected.
Controversy has erupted in the media sphere, with ABC removing late-night host Jimmy Kimmel from the air after threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. This move has sparked debate about free speech and censorship in the broadcasting industry.
The flurry of regulatory activity, including the proposed visa fee changes and potential hate speech prosecutions, indicates a busy year for government agencies. Meanwhile, the media landscape has been rocked by ABC's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air, raising important questions about free expression and its boundaries.
