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Emma's Beat Retreat

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 as morale on the team hits a nadir.

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Loomered in the West Wing

After a string of attacks on 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.

Murdoch’s Smartmatic Secrets

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.

100 Days of Hell

Donald Trump’s first 100 days have shaken the media world—so we asked top industry executives to share their unfiltered, anonymous takes on the political pressure and economic fallout.

Lizza and the Lawyers

Ryan Lizza’s exit from POLITICO has exploded into a messy divorce—with free speech, newsroom politics, and non-disparagement clauses all colliding.

Catching Up with Cramer

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.

Power, Press, and Purpose

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.

Dinner With Daniels

As the White House Correspondents’ Dinner nears, Eugene Daniels spoke to Status about the pressures facing the press—and the organization fighting to protect it.

The Shaming of Shari

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.

Inside the '60 Minutes' Storm

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.

A Wolff in Zaslav’s Den

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.

Introducing the Status Shop

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

Tariff Tremors Rattle Media

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.