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Döpfner and Bari’s Toast to Thiel

Döpfner and Bari’s Toast to Thiel

Jul 19, 2026

By awarding MAGA billionaire Peter Thiel its highest-profile honor, Axel Springer is providing one of the clearest signals yet of the publisher’s rightward evolution under Mathias Döpfner.

MS NOW’s Pivotal Moment

MS NOW’s Pivotal Moment

Jul 15, 2026

At a swanky dinner in lower Manhattan, MS NOW united its past and present leaders to celebrate the network's 30-year anniversary, Status has learned. But as the network enters a new decade, its biggest tests may still lie ahead.

The Times’ Subpoena Showdown

The Times’ Subpoena Showdown

Jul 12, 2026

Behind the scenes, Status has learned, top New York Times executives have been in close contact with five reporters targeted by federal prosecutors, preparing the newsroom for a high-stakes fight over press freedom.

The WHCD Do-Over Plan

The WHCD Do-Over Plan

Jul 8, 2026

Three months after gunfire upended Washington's biggest media event, the White House Correspondents’ Association is bringing it back in a dramatically different form, Status has learned.

Döpfner's Bid for Bari

Döpfner's Bid for Bari

Jul 7, 2026

As media moguls descend on Sun Valley, Status has learned that the Axel Springer chief had approached Bari Weiss with a nine-figure offer at the last billionaire retreat.

Winning The InfoWars

Winning The InfoWars

Jul 5, 2026

The Onion chief Ben Collins spoke to Status about the satirical outlet’s InfoWars takeover, reaction from Alex Jones’ followers, and plans for “total world domination.”

Nuzzi’s New Vice

Nuzzi’s New Vice

Jul 1, 2026

The former star journalist has been quietly networking in Los Angeles and spending time with Shane Smith as he attempts to revive Vice News, Status has learned.

Fox News’ Not-So-Wonderful Apology

Fox News’ Not-So-Wonderful Apology

Jun 28, 2026

After Kevin O'Leary retracted unsupported allegations linking critics of his Utah data center project to China, Fox News embarked on a rare on-air apology tour, one not even Dominion was afforded.

Zuck’s Interview Duck

Zuck’s Interview Duck

Jun 24, 2026

In a rare interview, Mark Zuckerberg sidestepped tough questions from Emily Sundberg’s Feed Me readers, Status has learned, at a moment when Meta faces mounting scrutiny.

The Post’s Local Backpedal

The Post’s Local Backpedal

Jun 21, 2026

After cutting much of its local reporting, The Washington Post is quietly rebuilding its coverage, Status has learned, leaving current and recently laid-off staffers with "whiplash."

NBC's Ballroom Blowback

NBC's Ballroom Blowback

Jun 17, 2026

An NBCUniversal executive’s candid remarks justifying Comcast’s donation to Trump’s ballroom stunned reporters in the room and reignited questions about the company’s motives, Status has learned.

The Two Sides of The Times

The Two Sides of The Times

Jun 14, 2026

A New York Times guest interview with a Jeffrey Epstein associate has sparked internal backlash and renewed questions about the divide between its newsroom and opinion section, Status has learned.

The Curious Disappearance of Daniel Dale

The Curious Disappearance of Daniel Dale

Jun 10, 2026

CNN’s resident fact-checker has been absent from the network’s airwaves for more than three months, Status has found, raising questions about the sudden disappearance of one of its most familiar on-air fixtures.

The Post’s Opinion Non-'Sense’

The Post’s Opinion Non-'Sense’

Jun 7, 2026

After Jeff Bezos mandated a rightward overhaul of the opinion section, a Status examination of Adam O'Neal’s podcast feels more like culture-war red meat than "personal liberties and free markets,” and it’s struggling to find an audience.

The Tick-Tock on '60' Correspondents

The Tick-Tock on '60' Correspondents

Jun 3, 2026

As Scott Pelley refuses to leave CBS News quietly and his feud with Bari Weiss escalates, remaining “60 Minutes” correspondents met to weigh their futures with the storied newsmagazine, Status has learned.

Owens Unloads in Overtime

Owens Unloads in Overtime

Jun 1, 2026

Just hours after Scott Pelley torched CBS News leadership, former “60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens joined the revolt, blasting Bari Weiss and rallying behind his former colleague.

Snap’s Goodnight to ‘Good Luck’

Snap’s Goodnight to ‘Good Luck’

May 31, 2026

Peter Hamby’s long-running Snapchat show “Good Luck America” is on indefinite hiatus, Status has learned, as the platform’s original news series ambitions fade.

Alfonsi’s Not-So-Fond Farewell

Alfonsi’s Not-So-Fond Farewell

May 27, 2026

Hours after the correspondent accused the Bari Weiss-led CBS News of punishing her for refusing to “sanitize factually accurate reporting,” the growing crisis at “60 Minutes” spilled into the Emmy Awards ceremony.

Bezos’ Subdivided Post

Bezos’ Subdivided Post

May 25, 2026

The Washington Post is preparing to significantly shrink its K Street headquarters, Status has learned, marking a stark reversal for the building once touted as a symbol of Jeff Bezos’ vision for the paper’s future.

The Beleaguered Business Insider

The Beleaguered Business Insider

May 20, 2026

Time ran out Wednesday for chief executive Barbara Peng after Axel Springer brass began to sour on her leadership last year, Status has learned—now alarmed staffers inside the outlet are wondering what’s next.

Anderson's '60' Adieu

Anderson's '60' Adieu

May 17, 2026

With Anderson Cooper saying goodbye to “60 Minutes” following the season finale, attention is turning to how the iconic newsmagazine will survive Bari Weiss’ anticipated overhaul.

The Times’ Kristof Controversy

The Times’ Kristof Controversy

May 13, 2026

The Pulitzer-winning columnist’s explosive piece detailing sexual abuse of Palestinians has spawned a tsunami of backlash. But while The Times is defending the writer, its newsroom has remained notably silent.

The Post’s Opinion Divide

The Post’s Opinion Divide

May 10, 2026

As Adam O’Neal carries out Jeff Bezos’ vision for The Washington Post’s opinion section, staffers tell Status they question the paper’s priorities in the wake of sweeping layoffs.

Döpfner’s Right-Wing Drive

Döpfner’s Right-Wing Drive

May 6, 2026

Axel Springer chief Mathias Döpfner has not-so-subtly pushed the German publishing giant in a rightward direction, alarming some staffers who fear the shift could undermine their editorial independence.

Fox’s Pledge of Allegiance

Fox’s Pledge of Allegiance

May 3, 2026

Rupert Murdoch’s network, having learned its lesson in 2020, is unshakably sticking with Trump while other major MAGA Media voices have broken with him over the Iran war.

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