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Trump is remaking the US media in his own image - and smashing accountability with it

This is the point of absurdity we have reached: on March 15, US President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, asserted that American news organisations were running AI-generated Iranian propaganda, and should be charged with treason for the dissemination of false information. One of the instances he cited was…

The Conversation

Iconic news radio program axed after nearly 100 years on the air

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The Independent UK

Bari Weiss era at CBS News brings 6 percent staff firings and end to iconic radio network after 99 years

Employees were informed Friday through internal memos about the sudden layoffs and the closure of CBS News Radio

The Independent UK

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CBS News begins new major round of layoffs: ‘This is really hard and really tough’

CBS News Radio to shutter after nearly 100 years as editor Bari Weiss tells staff cuts were ‘necessary’ decision

The Guardian - US

CBS News Layoffs: Network Weighs Cutting 15% of Staff in Paramount-Skydance Restructuring

CBS News faces major layoffs amid Paramount Global and Skydance Media merger, driving a digital transformation. Discover how this shift impacts the newsroom and the future of broadcast journalism.

International Business Times UK

CBS Evening News ratings drop below 4M for first time with Tony Dokoupil as anchor after Bari Weiss overhaul

The nightly news program reportedly had a total viewership of nearly 3.83 million last week

The Independent UK

White House outraged over new CBS News hire

The hiring adds to existing tensions between the White House and CBS News.

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CBS News’s Scott MacFarlane leaves network: ‘I look forward to some independence’

Justice correspondent most known for his January 6 Capitol riot coverage is latest to quit Bari Weiss-led network

The Guardian - US

CBS News chief Bari Weiss is going all out backing Trump’s Iran war, insiders say: ‘Propaganda-palooza’

Critics were reportedly alarmed over the content of broadcasts and a tweet with a fire emoji from Weiss

The Independent UK

After months of speculation, Gayle King is staying at CBS News

The morning show host’s contract extension is a victory for the Bari Weiss-led network news division

The Guardian - US

‘Open betrayal’ or ‘just and imperative’? Trump’s Iran strikes divide conservative media

Trump’s decision to join Israel in attacking Iran has divided the American right – from Murdoch’s cheerleaders to Maga isolationists

The Guardian - US

Western coverage of Iran is like a masterclass in saying everything except who did it

A day after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was confirmed killed in joint US-Israel strikes, Iran hit back hard. American jets crashed in Kuwait. Saudi Aramco's oil facilities were struck. Missiles and drones swept across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, and Israel.

Newslaundry

So Many F-Bombs Were (Allegedly) Hurled At CBS After Paramount's Warner Bros. Acquisition Got Confirmed

A bit of salty language was reportedly thrown around.

Cinemablend

Trump just got much closer to bringing CNN to heel

With David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance poised to buy Warner Bros Discovery, the president is tightening his grip on the US media

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Billionaires tied to Trump outbid Netflix to take over CNN’s parent company, and their vision for the network is making anchors sweat

CNN might be up for a huge change in direction.

The Guardian - US

Departing CBS News producer claims political bias as Paramount poised to buy Warner Bros

Mary Walsh, leaving after 46 years, says staffers told to ‘aim our reporting at a particular part of the political spectrum’

The Guardian - US

CBS News and CNN staffers fear ‘disaster’ as Paramount wins Warner Bros battle

Decision by Netflix to walk away from takeover leaves workers anxious about possible merger of news networks

The Guardian - US

Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview

Richard Blumenthal seeks records from FCC and Paramount Global amid claims of political censorship

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The Independent UK

Health guru brought to CBS by Bari Weiss steps down after correspondence with Epstein revealed, reports say

Attia apologized for the correspondence and said he was ‘ashamed’ of his behavior, but made clear he was not involved in any criminal activity

The Independent UK

Anderson Cooper to depart CBS news show after two decades

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The Independent UK

Anderson Cooper to depart CBS ‘60 Minutes’ to focus on CNN and his family

The long-running news show has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks after CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss intervened in a broadcast

The Guardian - US

Anderson Cooper to leave 60 Minutes amid turmoil at CBS News

Cooper is leaving the CBS News show after nearly 20 years amid a shake-up under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss

The Guardian - US

Peter Attia appears to be staying at CBS News despite Epstein communications

Staffers believe network has decided to retain Attia, who issued apology after inappropriate Epstein emails, as on-air analyst

The Mary Sue

Bari Weiss’ New Company Is Bad. And Now They’re Furious Jacob Elordi Is a Thing

This man is SO angry that people like Jacob Elordi

The Independent UK

Fresh Bari Weiss fallout as CBS Evening News producer quits over ‘ideological expectations’

Producer of four years says recent changes have prioritized news that conforms to a set of ideals rather than journalistic merit

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