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When news anchors tiptoe around the name Gulf of Mexico, it’s not just semantics—it’s a glimpse at how the press starts to flinch under political pressure. More in Status: https://lnkd.in/en8Wd55B

The Washington Post's slogan hasn’t died in darkness, but with Jeff Bezos trying to steer the newspaper in a new direction, it is taking a noticeable step back from the spotlight. Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/ee8XUTpg

Meta’s decisions at Threads—the once promising “Twitter killer”—serve as a cautionary tale about the risks of prioritizing corporate interests and political appeasement over user trust. More in Status: https://lnkd.in/g68qv5Jj

CNN’s Washington bureau is undergoing a dramatic shake-up, as star editor Philip Rucker ascends and longtime executive Adam Levine is quietly sidelined in a power shift that’s left the newsroom buzzing. Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/ei3UKr5Q

Pentagon spokesperson John Ullyot is being reassigned after his defense of a controversial anti-D.E.I. website purge sparked backlash, a rapid reversal, and a media firestorm. Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/e7qauNGm

An Axel Springer board member attacked POLITICO and its “woke” reporters, igniting internal backlash and spotlighting the deeper struggle of maintaining a non-partisan reputation in a hyper-polarized era. Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/dGWzGYtu

Under new editor Jamie Heller’s leadership, Business Insider is ditching its scrappy, buzzy past in favor of a more buttoned-up, subscription-focused future. But will it work? Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/gPhQa-59

The Los Angeles Times is facing ethical questions after one of its shows aired what looked like a news story—but was actually an undisclosed promotion for billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong’s drug company. Details in Status: https://lnkd.in/ejQpEKQC

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