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Trump Spills on 'Squawk’

Appearing on CNBC, Donald Trump pulled back the curtain on how his "Squawk Box" interview came together—revealing more than the network likely wanted and raising questions about its booking process.

Oliver Darcy

Apr 21, 2026

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Carr’s Drive-Thru Dinner

Donald Trump’s FCC chair Brendan Carr is set to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Status has learned, where he will mingle with journalists and news executives at an event ostensibly about celebrating the First Amendment.

Oliver Darcy

Apr 20, 2026

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Ellison’s Hill Hide and Seek

Cory Booker has renewed his invitation for David Ellison to appear before Congress, the senator told Status—this time asking the Paramount boss to appear when he is in town “honoring” the Trump White House.

Oliver Darcy

Apr 16, 2026

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Mediaite’s Reporting Mess

Mediaite has suspended its founding editor after Status uncovered the outlet had fabricated quotes and committed other egregious errors, raising serious questions about its reporting.

Oliver Darcy

Apr 14, 2026

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Stars Align to Stop Ellison

More than 1,000 Hollywood A-listers and industry professionals signed a letter opposing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery—an effort that quickly snowballed behind the scenes, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Apr 13, 2026

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CNN’s Heir Apparent

In a little-noticed move, CNN boss Mark Thompson elevated Alex MacCallum to COO—quietly signaling his preferred succession plan at the network, Status has learned. The move is likely unwelcome news for others at CNN jockeying for the top position.

Oliver Darcy

Apr 9, 2026

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‘60 Minutes’ to Midnight

As the future of the CBS News program’s top producer hangs in the balance, Bari Weiss has also privately raised The Free Press during discussions about the show, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Apr 7, 2026

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POLITICO's New Playbook

The Rosslyn-based outlet is preparing yet another Playbook shakeup, Status has learned, removing author Jack Blanchard from the helm and handing incoming top editor Jonathan Greenberger a major decision at the start of his tenure.

Oliver Darcy

Apr 6, 2026

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Shell Shocked

Less than a year into the job as Paramount president, Jeff Shell is negotiating his exit after being accused of leaking, Status has learned—creating a fresh headache for David Ellison.

Oliver Darcy

Apr 2, 2026

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Bari's ‘60’ Blow Up Plan

Earlier this year, Bari Weiss was talked out of making changes to "60 Minutes" midseason, Status has learned—but with the summer break approaching, her eyes are now trained squarely on the famed newsmagazine.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 31, 2026

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The White House Picture Police

Of the many images captured months ago during a Thanksgiving briefing, one of Karoline Leavitt incensed the White House, resulting in a remarkable chain of events that led to its removal from the photo wires, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 30, 2026

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Business Insider’s Subscriber Spiral

Internal figures obtained by Status show that the digital publication’s subscription business is not only failing to grow, but contracting at a jarring rate—raising questions about the company’s trajectory.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 26, 2026

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Weiss’ Ratings Wipeout

Six months into Bari Weiss’ overhaul of CBS News, new ratings data obtained by Status shows its flagship programs are shedding viewers at an alarming rate, collapsing to historic lows and accelerating the network’s decline.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 24, 2026

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CNN’s Staff Surgery

As anxious staffers await David Ellison’s arrival, CNN is also preparing to cut employees this week as part of Mark Thompson’s digital overhaul, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 23, 2026

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CBS’ Judgment Day

Staffers at CBS News tell Status they are “on edge like crazy” as the newsroom readies itself for mass layoffs overseen by Bari Weiss that will reshape the storied outlet around her vision for it.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 19, 2026

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MS NOW’s Midday Makeover

Over the last several months, MS NOW boss Rebecca Kutler has been quietly working to revamp the network’s dayside lineup—and now, Status has learned some key details of the plan.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 17, 2026

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King’s Morning Reign

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.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 11, 2026

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Ellison’s Foreign Funding Furor

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.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 10, 2026

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MacFarlane's CBS Verdict

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.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 9, 2026

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Ellison’s CNN Platitudes

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.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 5, 2026

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Bari’s Steele Attempt

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.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 3, 2026

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CNN’s Cosplaying Correspondent

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.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 2, 2026

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CNN Braces for Ellison's Control

With David Ellison poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery, a chill has settled over CNN as staffers fear for the future. "The panic at CNN right now is off the charts," an insider tells Status.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 26, 2026

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Weiss’ Recruiting Woes

As Bari Weiss works to put her stamp on CBS News, her aggressive recruiting push is running up against a difficult reality: top talent keeps turning her down.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 24, 2026

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The Colbert Aftershock

A week after Stephen Colbert’s on-air claim of censorship, the fallout has moved from late-night television to Capitol Hill, where Status has learned Democrats are demanding answers from Paramount and the FCC.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 23, 2026

Trump Spills on 'Squawk’

Carr’s Drive-Thru Dinner

Ellison’s Hill Hide and Seek

Mediaite’s Reporting Mess

Stars Align to Stop Ellison

CNN’s Heir Apparent

‘60 Minutes’ to Midnight

POLITICO's New Playbook

Shell Shocked

Bari's ‘60’ Blow Up Plan

The White House Picture Police

Business Insider’s Subscriber Spiral

Weiss’ Ratings Wipeout

CNN’s Staff Surgery

CBS’ Judgment Day

MS NOW’s Midday Makeover

King’s Morning Reign

Ellison’s Foreign Funding Furor

MacFarlane's CBS Verdict

Ellison’s CNN Platitudes

Bari’s Steele Attempt

CNN’s Cosplaying Correspondent

CNN Braces for Ellison's Control

Weiss’ Recruiting Woes

The Colbert Aftershock

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