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Disney Goes To War

In an extraordinary lawsuit, the Josh D’Amaro-led company accused the federal government of serious First Amendment violations and warned that if it loses, “the press could in no way be described as free.”

Oliver Darcy

Aug 18, 2026

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Norah's CBS Comeback

Norah O’Donnell’s fortunes at CBS have reversed under Bari Weiss, and Status has learned she is being eyed for a major new role.

Oliver Darcy

Aug 17, 2026

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ABC’s Anchor Aftershock

After being ousted from ABC News, former “GMA Weekend” anchor Janai Norman is blasting her old network in searing terms, raising eyebrows amongst her former colleagues at the Disney-owned outlet.

Oliver Darcy

Aug 13, 2026

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Ellison's CNN Board Game

Paramount is floating an oversight board to safeguard CNN’s independence under Ellison ownership—but inside the network, staffers tell Status that they aren’t buying it.

Oliver Darcy

Aug 12, 2026

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Trump’s Secret Jet Blowback

The White House Correspondents’ Association confronted the Trump administration, Status has learned, after reporters aboard Air Force One learned they were unwitting decoys during Trump’s secret departure from Turkey.

Oliver Darcy

Aug 11, 2026

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The Peacock’s Paywall

NBC News once vowed to keep its best journalism free, but the news outlet is now putting its exclusive and enterprise reporting behind a digital paywall—and not everyone inside the company is thrilled, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Aug 10, 2026

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Dokoupil’s Ratings ‘Dagger’

Tony Dokoupil’s summer vacation has delivered an unexpected and somewhat awkward result for CBS News: the program’s substitute delivered the show’s best ratings in months, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Aug 6, 2026

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The Guthrie Gridlock

Six months after Nancy Guthrie's abduction, frustration is mounting behind the scenes, Status has learned, as the FBI and local authorities continue to trade blame while the investigation appears stalled.

Oliver Darcy

Aug 5, 2026

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The Ellison Credibility Crisis

The Paramount boss tried to convince the public he can be trusted with CNN. But staffers inside the network torched his Times essay in brutal comments to Status, pointing to his disastrous record at CBS News.

Oliver Darcy

Aug 4, 2026

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Bilton’s Leak Battle

The new “60 Minutes” executive producer welcomed staff back from their July vacations with a weekend memo in which he delivered a stern message about leaks, a missive that naturally leaked to Status.

Oliver Darcy

Aug 3, 2026

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The WSJ’s Tech Tremors

The newspaper is still feeling the aftershocks of last year’s overhaul of its San Francisco bureau, Status has learned, while tension mounts between top editor Emma Tucker and her boss Robert Thomson.

Oliver Darcy

Jul 30, 2026

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Bari's New '60' Slate

CBS News’ decision to appoint a conservative opinion columnist as a “60 Minutes” correspondent sparked consternation inside the network, Status has learned, while also drawing sharp criticism from industry veterans.

Oliver Darcy

Jul 28, 2026

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The Race to Rebuild ‘60 Minutes’

With the fall season fast approaching, Nick Bilton and Bari Weiss are racing to rebuild the newsmagazine, holding screen tests featuring mock Ghislaine Maxwell interviews and hunting for new senior leaders, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Jul 27, 2026

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CBS’ Eleventh-Hour Call

The Bari Weiss-led network privately indicated it would snub Donald Trump’s primetime address last week, Status has learned, only to reverse course at the last minute and air the speech.

Oliver Darcy

Jul 20, 2026

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Thompson’s White House Trek

The CNN chief quietly traveled to the White House last week to visit the network’s team of reporters, who peppered him with questions about Paramount’s looming takeover, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Jul 14, 2026

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Ellison’s California Nightmare

David Ellison may have been California dreamin’ about getting his Warners deal cleared by the Golden State—but he’s now facing a nightmare as it and 11 other states sue to block it on antitrust grounds.

Oliver Darcy

Jul 13, 2026

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The ‘60’ Summer Struggles

One month after Black Thursday, the newsmagazine remains in turmoil—with Status learning Bill Whitaker has privately expressed frustration, another longtime producer has exited, and staffers are wondering how exactly they’ll make air in the fall.

Oliver Darcy

Jul 2, 2026

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Reiding The Room at CNN

Paula Reid declined to renew her contract at CNN, Status has learned, after the star correspondent engaged in candid conversations with network brass about the outlet’s future under David Ellison.

Oliver Darcy

Jun 30, 2026

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Carving Up Comcast

Brian Roberts insisted the seismic breakup of Comcast's media and broadband businesses is about creating two stronger companies—but no one in the industry is buying it, with insiders telling Status they believe Roberts has other intentions in mind.

Oliver Darcy

Jun 29, 2026

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Bari’s Punch Back Plan

After months of criticism over her controversial overhaul of CBS News, Bari Weiss is eager to tell her side of the story, Status has learned—and she's been in talks for a major sit-down interview.

Oliver Darcy

Jun 25, 2026

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Patrick Soon-Shiong’s Payment Problems

The Los Angeles Times has repeatedly fallen behind on payments to contractors and vendors, Status has learned, even as its billionaire owner pushes ahead with plans for an IPO.

Oliver Darcy

Jun 23, 2026

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The 'CBS Mornings’ Mess

New Nielsen ratings data obtained by Status shows “CBS Mornings” is on pace for its worst June ever as the Bari Weiss-led network’s troubles deepen.

Oliver Darcy

Jun 22, 2026

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In the B.I. of the Storm

In the wake of layoffs and executive exits, interim chief Christian Baesler told staffers in an all-hands meeting the outlet is "stronger than ever,” but a recording obtained by Status suggests the newsroom isn't buying it.

Oliver Darcy

Jun 18, 2026

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The CBS-CNN Courtship

Behind the scenes, Status has learned that top executives at CNN and CBS News have quietly convened for meetings as Paramount moves closer to acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, uniting the two news operations.

Oliver Darcy

Jun 16, 2026

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The Smear on the South Lawn

A fighter drew outrage and condemnation after promoting a conspiracy-laden smear about Michelle Obama during UFC’s Donald Trump birthday bash—but blue-chip sponsors responded in an entirely different way.

Oliver Darcy

Jun 15, 2026

Disney Goes To War

Norah's CBS Comeback

ABC’s Anchor Aftershock

Ellison's CNN Board Game

Trump’s Secret Jet Blowback

The Peacock’s Paywall

Dokoupil’s Ratings ‘Dagger’

The Guthrie Gridlock

The Ellison Credibility Crisis

Bilton’s Leak Battle

The WSJ’s Tech Tremors

Bari's New '60' Slate

The Race to Rebuild ‘60 Minutes’

CBS’ Eleventh-Hour Call

Thompson’s White House Trek

Ellison’s California Nightmare

The ‘60’ Summer Struggles

Reiding The Room at CNN

Carving Up Comcast

Bari’s Punch Back Plan

Patrick Soon-Shiong’s Payment Problems

The 'CBS Mornings’ Mess

In the B.I. of the Storm

The CBS-CNN Courtship

The Smear on the South Lawn

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