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Pruning The Post

As Washington Post leaders mingle in Davos, newsroom managers are preparing to make cuts to the staff and budgets, Status has learned, prompting a fresh wave of anxiety inside Jeff Bezos’ newspaper.

Natalie Korach

Jan 21, 2026

Bari’s Private Press Briefings

Hours before a delayed “60 Minutes” segment aired, Bari Weiss personally briefed several reporters about the fiasco, Status has learned—making comments that are not likely to sit well inside the newsmagazine.

Oliver Darcy

Jan 20, 2026

POLITICO’s Messy Playbook

The search to replace John Harris as editor comes amid newsroom cuts and a talent exodus as insiders point to management troubles and buzz about who might be next for the top job.

Natalie Korach

Jan 19, 2026

Lucasfilm’s Shift in the Force

Longtime “Star Wars” chief Kathleen Kennedy is stepping aside, but Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan inherit the Disney jewel in an era of toxicity that, trying to serve various masters, could be as tough to navigate as an asteroid field

Brian Lowry

Jan 16, 2026

Business Insider's Risky Business

After a difficult 2025 marked by missed revenue targets and deep layoffs, Business Insider staffers were told to “buckle up” as leadership indicated 2026 will bring sweeping "experimentation and change."

Oliver Darcy

Jan 15, 2026

Bezos Abandons His Post

The FBI’s disturbing raid on a Washington Post reporter ignited widespread outrage across journalism, but Jeff Bezos stayed conspicuously silent—angering some inside the newsroom, Status has learned.

Natalie Korach

Jan 14, 2026

The Dokoupil Dud

Despite wall-to-wall promotion, a splashy cross-country tour, and interviews with top Trump officials, Tony Dokoupil’s "CBS Evening News" debut has delivered a ratings dud—and perhaps exposed the limits of Bari Weiss' MAGA-ification of the network.

Oliver Darcy

Jan 13, 2026

A Golden Silence

As Hollywood gathered for the Golden Globes, the political silence from top stars spoke volumes about how fear and business calculations are driving who is willing to stand up to Donald Trump—and who is not.

Oliver Darcy

Jan 12, 2026

Tension at The Times

Contract talks begin this week between management and the Guild, but efforts to impose a February deadline, and internal concerns, hang over the process.

Natalie Korach

Jan 11, 2026

Ellison and the Lie

As Larry Ellison’s media empire expands, unanswered questions about his views on the 2020 election now carry real stakes as Jan. 6 is reframed and the next presidential race approaches.

Jon Passantino

Jan 10, 2026

The Golden Globes’ Zombie Voters

The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. is still seeking answers about its Penske deal, but amid a litigation threat, they’re no longer welcome at the “Party of the Year”

Brian Lowry

Jan 9, 2026

The Shadow Over ‘60’

As Sharyn Alfonsi's “60 Minutes” report remains shelved, Status has learned that an Anderson Cooper piece is also caught in a prolonged editorial review process, frustrating the veteran producer attached to the story.

Oliver Darcy

Jan 8, 2026

McClatchy’s Machine Mindset

A recent meeting with McClatchy executives left union leaders stunned and deeply alarmed about how the company wishes to implement A.I. in the newsroom, Status has learned.

Natalie Korach

Jan 7, 2026

The Dokoupil Debacle

A chaotic on-air rollout, cringe social media posts, and MAGA-friendly editorial choices have turned Tony Dokoupil’s “CBS Evening News” debut into a source of embarrassment and growing alarm inside the network’s newsroom.

Oliver Darcy

Jan 6, 2026

The Pentagon’s Pet Press

After carrying out a military operation that deposed Venezuela's authoritarian leader, the Pentagon is choosing to ice out journalists in favor of sycophantic media figures.

Oliver Darcy

Jan 5, 2026