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The Khashoggi Compromise

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.

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Cue the Music

As Apple hints at a future beyond search, Google scrambles to defend its turf—and the entire information economy hangs in the balance.

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.

A Whole New World

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.

The Daily Dot's Doom

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.

A Reel Trade War

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.”

Tina Tells All

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.

Holding the Line

While Donald Trump launched an all-out war on the press in his first 100 days, Status is holding power to account—delivering exclusive reporting and going to court to expose the truth.

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.