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In a conversation with Status, Ben Smith dishes on his new Washington-focused column, whether he believes democracy is under threat, and the state of the news media.

The White House insists Donald Trump’s visible bruises are nothing, but medical experts say the explanation doesn’t hold up. Why are the country’s biggest newsrooms silent?

Marc Elias’ Democracy Docket has quietly become a pro-democracy media force, expanding its newsroom to 20 staffers as it surpasses 50,000 paid subscribers.

Google once declared OAN too toxic for its platform—now Sundar Pichai and Neal Mohan are breathing new life into the conspiracy network as they negotiate a high-stakes agreement with Rupert Murdoch's Fox Corporation.

Jay Penske is reshaping his Hollywood media empire, quietly offloading outlets and cutting costs—sparking chatter over which brand could be next on the block.

The Wall Street Journal’s internal shake-ups have opened the door for CNN, which is luring away some of its most formidable newsroom leaders.

In a conversation with Status, WIRED’s Katie Drummond argues that Silicon Valley is no longer just innovating new technology—it’s actively shaping American democracy.

MAGA Media cheered Ghislaine Maxwell’s praise of Donald Trump—but the hollow transcript only deepened questions about the missing Epstein Files.

An astonishing report this week about CBS News' finances sparked buzz and consternation inside the outlet and across the industry—but on Thursday, a significant wrinkle in the story emerged.

CNN is racing toward an October streaming debut while building out new lifestyle products, Status has learned, a pivotal moment that will test Mark Thompson’s digital vision for the network's future.

A recent memo from Jay Penske has set the stage for a major shift inside his media empire, Status has learned.

After nearly 30 years, MSNBC is dropping its name to become MS NOW—a rebrand that sparked tension with NBCU and weeks of behind-the-scenes debate.