Status is the definitive nightly briefing that cuts through the noise to inform readers about what is really happening in the corridors of media power.
Oct 24, 2026
Alex Gibney talks to Status about social media bans on his “Musk” documentary, why he’s concerned about its future at HBO, and what disturbs him the most about the world’s richest man.
Oct 23, 2026
For the second time in recent months, an alleged pollster was caught producing fake data, managing to get even further than the first. Status spoke with the people who exposed the hoax that raises troubling new questions for the media.
Oct 22, 2026
Under White House pressure, the Rosslyn-based outlet issued a correction to a story about Susie Wiles and Sean Hannity, an embarrassing black eye that has frustrated some staffers internally, Status has learned.
Oct 21, 2026
CBS' owned stations will carry DraftKings branding through Election Night, Status has learned, a sponsorship that has stirred concern inside the company.
Oct 20, 2026
As the CBS News president meets with anxious staffers abroad, Status has obtained an audio recording capturing its foreign editor berating a reporter in a previous role at The WSJ, raising fresh questions about her management style.
Oct 19, 2026
The legendary journalist announced she will exit the network after four decades, and Status has learned what drove her decision despite a personal appeal from CNN boss Mark Thompson.
Oct 18, 2026
The network quickly issued a correction after incorrectly reporting that Kash Patel landed in Russia, but as MS NOW reviews its editorial processes, Status has learned it wasn’t the only outlet to get the misleading tip.
Oct 17, 2026
Musk’s “flying” Roadster can stay airborne for only a few seconds, but that was apparently long enough for much of the press to abandon its skepticism entirely.
Oct 16, 2026
Trump wanted someone as press secretary who could defend him on TV. Two brutal interviews on Fox News sealed Katie Zacharia’s fate.
Oct 15, 2026
After an explosive all-hands meeting that left CBS News’ foreign desk in turmoil, embattled editor Shayndi Raice attempted to make some amends during an awkward boat cruise, Status has learned.
Oct 14, 2026
Meta's sudden ban on ByteDance advertising caught even some inside the company by surprise, Status has learned, fueling speculation of retaliation against TikTok and raising fresh antitrust concerns.
Oct 13, 2026
Bari Weiss’ handpicked foreign editor unleashed an explosive tirade at CBS News staffers, threatened insubordinate journalists with firing, and clashed with correspondent Holly Williams, according to audio obtained by Status.