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MAGA’s Midnight War

After years of branding Donald Trump as the anti-war “peace president,” much of MAGA Media erupted in cheers as he launched an unauthorized war on Iran—though not everyone is happy.

Paramount-WBD’s Human Toll

Feb 27, 2026

CNN Braces for Ellison's Control

Feb 26, 2026

POLITICO’s Baton Pass

Feb 25, 2026

Weiss’ Recruiting Woes

Feb 24, 2026

The Colbert Aftershock

Feb 23, 2026

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Picking Off The Post

After The Washington Post’s retreat from local news and sports, rival outlets are racing to fill the void, scooping up displaced talent and capitalizing on the opportunity.

Left to Their Own Devices

A high-stakes trial is putting Silicon Valley’s most powerful figures on the stand, opening the door to the prospect that the courts, not lawmakers, will finally rein in Big Tech.

Paramount’s Reputational Price

The David Ellison-led studio’s coziness with Donald Trump is making some in Hollywood do the unthinkable—namely, root for Netflix in the WBD chase.

Bari's Nod to Norah

With Anderson Cooper opting to walk away from an expanded role at “60 Minutes,” Bari Weiss is now eyeing a different anchor for a bigger presence on the storied broadcast.

'Today's' Unsettled Tomorrow

As NBC supports Savannah Guthrie through an unimaginable personal ordeal, industry veterans tell Status the network will eventually have to consider difficult questions about the future of “Today.”

Colbert’s CBS Confrontation

After CBS denied Stephen Colbert’s claim that he was barred from interviewing a Texas Democrat over FCC rules, Status has learned “The Late Show” comedian was set to deliver a “fiery” response to viewers.

Cooper’s Final Minutes

While Anderson Cooper cited the desire to spend more time with family as he announced his exit from “60 Minutes,” Status has learned that deeper issues at the Bari Weiss-led network played a role in his stunning departure.

NewsNation’s Audience of One

The Nexstar-owned cable outfit has visibly tilted right, staffing up on former Fox News personalities in what insiders believe to be an effort to smooth its expansion plans.

MAGA’s Hopped Up Outrage

MAGA Media and Republican lawmakers whipped themselves into a frenzy over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show—only for the FCC to quietly determine the outrage was built on lyrics that were never performed.