US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has said his joke about Melania Trump was not "a call to assassination" after US President Donald Trump said he should be "immediately fired" over the remarks.

As the late-night host defends another contested punch line, his network seems wary of creating the kind of backlash it did last year.

After a joke by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel drew calls from the White House for ABC to fire the comedian, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an early license ‌review of the network's television stations. The dramatic escalation by the FCC and standoff between President Donald Trump's administration…

Jimmy Kimmel fired back Monday at President Trump and first lady Melania Trump after both called for his termination over a joke he made days before a gunman stormed the White House Correspondents

April 28 (UPI) -- The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an early review of Disney's broadcast licenses with ABC stations, with officials saying it's part of an investigation into those stations for alleged "unlawful discrimination" having to do with diversity, equity and inclusion.

FCC orders early licence review of ABC stations after Donald Trump targets Jimmy Kimmel over controversial remarks

The Federal Communications Commission has told Disney to file its broadcast license renewals early, citing concerns around its DEI policies.

The FCC plans to review the broadcast licenses of Disney-owned ABC stations, as President Donald Trump again criticizes comedian Jimmy Kimmel over comments about Trump's family.

Free speech advocates sounded the alarm Tuesday over the Federal Communications Commission’s challenge to ABC’s broadcast licenses.

Kimmel said the first lady had “the glow of an expectant widow” days before a gunman opened fire on a dinner Melania and Donald Trump attended.

The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing the broadcast licenses of local stations directly owned by ABC.