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 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.
Oct 12, 2026
Two recent clashes over Israel coverage have roiled Bari Weiss' CBS News, Status has learned, with one confrontation even pushing legendary “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl to the brink of quitting.
Oct 11, 2026
Status has learned new details about the chain of events that led to ABC News’ publication of its error-riddled Donald Trump Jr. story, which casts doubt on claims it was published prematurely, as frustration mounts inside the network.
Oct 10, 2026
CNN’s new owner says he’s backing the network in its fight with the White House. But after courting Trump to get his merger prize, will Ellison stand up to him?
Oct 9, 2026
Skydance closed its Warner Bros. deal with a virtually unprecedented tower of debt. Cutting it to sustainable levels won’t be easy, experts told Status.
Oct 8, 2026
The Skydance boss spent considerable time at CNN’s New York offices on Thursday, meeting with network boss Mark Thompson, touring the newsroom, and participating in a closed-doors meeting with top network executives.
Oct 7, 2026
Roger Lynch will introduce Condé Nast’s interim chief executive to staff on Monday, Status has learned, as questions swirl over who will lead the publisher into the future.
Oct 6, 2026
On the first day atop his new Skydance media empire, David Ellison faced pointed questions from Anderson Cooper and Status about CNN, his coziness with Donald Trump, and his commitment to editorial independence.