Pete Hegseth is waging war on the press—banning photographers, silencing reporters, and crying conspiracy over casualty counts—revealing him to be the thin-skinned snowflake he once decried as a Fox News host.
Mar 14, 2026
The attack on Iran brings heightened security and the backdrop of war to an Academy Awards ceremony already defined by tension and uncertainty throughout the industry.
Mar 13, 2026
After being MIA during sweeping layoffs at the paper, Jeff Bezos met with a small group of Washington Post staffers, where the discussion ranged from the paper’s future to the mogul’s role in “Melania.”
Mar 12, 2026
When CBS News announced Gayle King’s renewal last week, it offered few specifics about the deal. Status has since learned some of the key details.
Mar 11, 2026
While David Ellison is vowing to protect CNN’s independence as he prepares to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, Democratic senators are raising fresh concerns to Status about Paramount’s expected use of foreign money in the deal.
Mar 10, 2026
In his farewell memo, CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane made no mention about why he had had chosen to exit—but privately he had been more candid abut his frustrations, Status has learned.
Mar 9, 2026
Under Bari Weiss’ leadership, CBS News staffers are increasingly worried the network’s editorial priorities are mirroring The Free Press, particularly in coverage of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Mar 8, 2026
CNN staffers dismissed NewsNation’s latest promo attacking Kaitlan Collins as “pathetic”—but the episode showcased how Nexstar’s network is cozying up to MAGA as it seeks approval for a massive merger.
Mar 7, 2026
David Ellison’s plan to combine HBO and Paramount+ have clouded Casey Bloys’ future, and serves as a microcosm of the challenges associated with laying one studio on top of another.
Mar 6, 2026
David Ellison finally addressed CNN's future—but his rehearsed talking points offered few clues about what he’ll actually do with the news network.
Mar 5, 2026
While the WHCA publicly welcomed Trump’s decision to attend this year’s dinner, inside the organization, correspondents reacted with a mix of curiosity and dread—with several telling Status the concessions made the press corps look “pathetic and weak.”
Mar 4, 2026
As CBS News plots the future of its morning show, Bari Weiss floated the idea of bringing former ESPN anchor turned Donald Trump supporter Sage Steele into the mix, Status has learned.
Mar 3, 2026
Scott Jennings pushed a dubious White House talking point on Iran to millions, only for CNN’s actual reporters to knock it down—an episode that drew blowback inside the network, Status has learned.
Mar 2, 2026
As U.S. and Israeli forces launch deadly strikes on Iran, the inherent challenges of covering the country are exacerbated by recent newsroom cuts, social media distortion, and a White House prone to telling lies.
Mar 1, 2026
After years of branding Donald Trump as the anti-war “peace president,” much of MAGA Media erupted in cheers as he launched an unauthorized war on Iran—though not everyone is happy.
Feb 28, 2026
