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Gavin Newsom billed his podcast as home to honest conversations that would bridge the political divide, but his program has instead become a megaphone for right-wing extremists, sparking outrage among Capitol Hill Democrats. A senior House Democrat told Status that many are asking, "WTF is this?" Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/gRK9MZkX

"For the first time in decades, I think there’s a decent chance that the Supreme Court will consider narrowing?Sullivan, if not overturning it outright," David Enrich, author of the new book "Murder the Truth," told Status. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eaKgKCuZ

Frustration with the WHCA erupted during an off-the-record meeting Monday, as some members pushed the organization to respond more forcefully to Donald Trump’s assault on the press corps. Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/eErRfBE2

CNN is set to reward its most recognizable MAGA pundit, Scott Jennings, with a lucrative new deal, a reflection of the state of television news in the Donald Trump era. Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/eBEG9DSk

ABC News executed sweeping layoffs on Wednesday, shutting down FiveThirtyEight, slashing “GMA3” staffers, and cutting deep into the workforce—the latest sign of linear television’s decline. Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/e4M6AM3d

Matthew Belloni breaks down the Oscars at a crossroads—from the Academy’s declining influence to Netflix’s latest controversy, this year’s biggest snubs, and what the future holds for Hollywood’s biggest night. Read the Q&A in Status: https://lnkd.in/eSwGNYqT

In a tense off-the-record meeting, the Pentagon’s new press chief confronted reporters and indicated they will do away with the regular travel pool, doubling down on Pete Hegseth's anti-media approach. Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/eZNEB6gE

Jeff Bezos’ latest editorial decree has left The Washington Post's staffers frustrated and demoralized, as yet another controversy overshadows their work and fuels a fresh cycle of turmoil. Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/du33eRXv

The Wall Street Journal just called Status a "must read." Are you on our mailing list yet? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eiUSt49A And read about what we have planned in The WSJ: https://lnkd.in/eW2PkE5E

In a tense Sunday meeting, MSNBC chief Rebecca Kutler faced tough questions from Joy Reid's frustrated staff, who pressed her on why the show was canceled, among other things. Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/ecHqwG4Y