Keith Olbermann to return from suspension on Tuesday

MSNBC has decided to return “Countdown” host Keith Olbermann to work on Tuesday, meaning that his much-discussed suspension for making unauthorized political donations will have lasted all of two work days.

In a statement released late Sunday, MSNBC President Phil Griffin said: “After several days of deliberation and discussion, I have determined that suspending Keith through and including Monday night’s program is an appropriate punishment for his violation of our policy. We look forward to having him back on the air Tuesday night.”

Since Olbermann’s indefinite suspension was announced Friday, many critics have questioned the decision, including Rachel Maddow, Olbermann’s colleague on the prime-time lineup.