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In a Q&A with Status, @marcelias.bsky.social warned of escalating threats to press freedom, called out those who have capitulated to Donald Trump, and explained how he's building @democracydocket.com into a pro-democracy newsroom. Read the full interview in Status: www.status.news/p/marc-elias...

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> @camanpour.bsky.social talks to Status about press freedom in Gaza, MAGA figures like Tucker Carlson embracing Russian propaganda, and why journalism must choose truth over neutrality. Read the full Q&A in Status: www.status.news/p/christiane...

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Feed Me’s Emily Sundberg talks to Status about what it takes to be successful as an independent journalist—and how legacy news outlets are learning from the creator economy. Read the Q&A and much more in Status: www.status.news/p/emily-sund...

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MSNBC anchor Nicolle Wallace reflects on covering Donald Trump without growing numb, her network's evolution, and why chasing the MAGA audience is a losing game. Read the Q&A and much more in Status: www.status.news/p/nicolle-wa...

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HBO chief Casey Bloys spoke to Status about the pivot back to HBO Max, defended the new "White Lotus" score, teased what’s next for "The Pitt," and shared where he draws the line on A.I. in entertainment. Read the Q&A in Status: www.status.news/p/casey-bloy...

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Elon Musk has launched an all-out information war on Donald Trump—shattering their alliance, upending MAGA Media, and triggering a high-stakes battle for control of the right-wing narrative. More in Status: www.status.news/p/musk-vs-tr...

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Nearly a week after mass layoffs, frustration inside Business Insider intensified following a tense all-hands—with an audio recording and Slack messages obtained by Status revealing the depth of staff anger. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/business-i...

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David Zaslav has asked his workforce for years to make tough sacrifices—this week, in a historic vote, shareholders finally asked him to make one too. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/zaslav-com...

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CNN stood by Alex Marquardt through a high-profile defamation trial—until a message from a company lawyer following the settlement set off a chain of events that ended with his sudden ouster. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/alex-marqu...

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Dotdash Meredith chief Neil Vogel talks to Status about dragging legacy titles into the digital era, navigating Barry Diller’s return, and delivers a sharp message to Google’s Sundar Pichai: stop stealing our content. Read the Q&A in Status: www.status.news/p/neil-vogel...

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MAGA culture warrior-turned-FBI deputy director Dan Bongino is learning the hard way that stoking conspiracy theories is easy—cleaning up the mess is another story. More in Status: www.status.news/p/dan-bongin...

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A staggering 21% of Business Insider’s staff was laid off Thursday—and internal messages obtained by Status captured the staff fury as SEO traffic dries up and A.I. eats the internet. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/business-i...

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One of David Zaslav's longtime confidants is exiting CNN and heading back to parent Warner Bros. Discovery—but the details of his future are conspicuously absent, sparking intrigue about what's coming next. More in @status.news: www.status.news/p/david-leav...

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When Trump signed an order to defund NPR, the network faced a choice over how it would respond—but CEO Katherine Maher made one thing clear from the start: there would be no backroom negotiations. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/npr-sues-t...

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As outrage mounted over the public crackdown on press access, the Pentagon quietly made another move—one that raised fresh alarms about just how far it will go to insulate Pete Hegseth from scrutiny. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/pete-hegse...

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Jake Tapper speaks to Status about “Original Sin,” his decision to go on Megyn Kelly’s right-wing program, the backlash from Hunter Biden, and more. www.status.news/p/jake-tappe...

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What began as Elon Musk’s personal vendetta against Media Matters has now escalated into a full-blown government-backed campaign, with Donald Trump’s FTC launching a probe into the non-profit group. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/ftc-invest...

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For years, right-wing media pushed a warped narrative of Joe Biden as a brain-dead puppet controlled by sinister, shadowy forces. Now they’re demanding vindication—but they do not deserve it. More in Status: www.status.news/p/biden-heal...

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A new letter from three top Democratic senators warns Shari Redstone that settling Trump’s lawsuit could be more than a capitulation—it could be a crime. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/senators-w...

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For months, CBS News boss Wendy McMahon faced mounting pressure over the network’s coverage of Donald Trump—and over the weekend, it hit a crescendo. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/cbs-news-6...

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Jeff Bezos once mourned Jamal Khashoggi in public—now the Amazon billionaire is making billion-dollar deals with his executioner, which reveals more about his values than any vigil ever could. More in Status: www.status.news/p/jeff-bezos...

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Matt Belloni’s voice reverberates through Hollywood’s power corridors—now so do whispers about his future at Puck. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/matt-bello...

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An unflattering story about Donald Trump Jr. triggered a White House assault on Business Insider and parent company Axel Springer—and signaled just how far Trumpworld is willing to go to silence critical coverage. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/trump-jr-h...

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CNN is rebooting its streaming ambitions with a new standalone service—a high-stakes bid to turn its massive digital reach into a sustainable business and outrun the ghost of CNN+. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/cnn-stream...

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As Donald Trump departed for a high-stakes Middle East trip, Sean Hannity was welcomed aboard Air Force One—though not everyone got an invite. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/trump-midd...

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The Sunday Spotlight: POLITICO boss Goli Sheikholeslami opens up about battling misinformation, expanding Playbook, and navigating Donald Trump's second term. Read the Q&A: www.status.news/p/goli-sheik...

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At The Wall Street Journal, Editor-In-Chief Emma Tucker blew up the tech team to move away from beat reporting—now sources tell Status she’s doing a quiet 180 while staffers weigh an exit and morale hits a nadir. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/wall-stree...

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Disney’s next mega-park in Abu Dhabi comes with a surprising financial twist—and Status has learned exclusive details about the deal that the company has kept under wraps, until now. www.status.news/p/disney-abu...

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After a sharp and abrupt traffic collapse, the Daily Dot was forced to lay off much of its staff—and it may be a preview of the tough road ahead for digital publishers. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/daily-dot-...

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With a single Truth Social post, Donald Trump has plunged Hollywood into chaos, as studios seek clarity on his declaration that a “100% tariff” will be applied to films made “in foreign lands.” Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/donald-tru...

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In a conversation with Status, Tina Brown sounded the alarm on a “republic of lies” and named the media leaders rising to meet the moment—and those falling flat. www.status.news/p/tina-brown...

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After a string of attacks X and a surprise Oval Office appearance, Laura Loomer is claiming credit for removing Donald Trump’s top national security aide—a reminder that in today’s MAGAverse, those on the fringe are calling the shots. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/laura-loom...

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Fox News and Smartmatic both asked a judge on Wednesday to rule in their favor in the $2.7 billion defamation case—but what’s missing from the recent filings could prove far more damaging for Rupert Murdoch. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/rupert-mur...

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Donald Trump’s first 100 days have shaken the media world—so we asked top industry executives to share their unfiltered takes on the political pressure and economic fallout. Their answers in @status.news: www.status.news/p/donald-tru...

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Ryan Lizza’s exit from POLITICO has exploded into a messy divorce—with free speech, newsroom politics, and non-disparagement clauses all colliding. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/ryan-lizza...

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The Sunday Spotlight: As “Mad Money” turns 20, Jim Cramer opens up about the lessons he’s learned, the shifts he sees coming, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. www.status.news/p/jim-cramer...

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Amid the buzz of WHCD weekend, Status brought the media world together for a powerful night of celebration—and a fierce defense of the First Amendment. www.status.news/p/status-whi...

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The public shaming of Shari Redstone has been swift and scathing—but inside CBS News, the fury is even more pronounced, as staffers blame her for undermining the crown jewel of American TV journalism. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/shari-reds...

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Status obtained the audio of Tuesday’s stunning “60 Minutes” meeting where Bill Owens, fighting back tears, said he’s become “the corporation’s problem”—and made it clear he wasn’t leaving by choice. Details here: www.status.news/p/60-minutes...

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Just a week after profiling David Zaslav and the media veterans the Warner Bros. Discovery chief Zoom-lunches with, Michael Wolff ran into them face-to-face—purely by chance. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/michael-wo...

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We have a special announcement: Status is launching a limited-edition First Amendment tee—and opening our very own store. www.status.news/p/launching-...

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Netflix is putting on a brave face—for now—but across the media landscape, Donald Trump’s tariffs are fueling recession fears, advertising cutbacks, and deep anxiety about just how bad things could get. www.status.news/p/trump-tari...

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After months of internal turmoil, The Washington Post quietly hit an impressive milestone this week—one that offered a rare reason to celebrate. www.status.news/p/washington...

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Donald Trump is replacing reporters with MAGA mouthpieces—will the rest of the press corps do anything about it? www.status.news/p/trump-ap-w...

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CNN’s latest editorial reshuffle—just weeks after the last—has staffers dizzy, as the network tries to find its digital footing with a layered org chart. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/cnn-execut...

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Donald Trump escalated his attacks on CBS News in a Sunday night tirade. But it’s what prospective new owner David Ellison was doing 24 hours beforehand that’s also left the newsroom on edge. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/david-elli...

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