Paul Finebaum Says ESPN Pulled Him From Shows Over Possible Alabama Senate Run
Alabama broadcaster Paul Finebaum says ESPN pulled him from several regular TV appearances after he told OutKick he was considering a Republican run for U.S. Senate in Alabama, a claim ESPN disputes.
FBI Director Demands Apology After Network Wrongly Reports He Flew to Russia
FBI Director Kash Patel says MS NOW owes apologies to the bureau, law enforcement and the public after the network falsely reported he had landed in Russia, when he was actually at a law enforcement event in Virginia.
MS NOW Walks Back Report That FBI Director Landed in Russia — He Was in Lynchburg
MS NOW reported FBI Director Kash Patel had landed in Russia, but he was actually in Lynchburg, Virginia for a Liberty University event, prompting an on-air correction.
1789 Capital Weighs Lawsuit After ABC News Pulls and Revises Trump Family Report
Venture capital firm 1789 Capital says it is considering legal action against ABC News after the network deleted and then quietly revised a story that falsely claimed it made a $2.5 billion investment tied to Trump family contracts.
NPR Chief to Receive First Amendment Award After Once Calling It an Obstacle to Fighting Misinformation
NPR CEO Katherine Maher will accept Harper’s Magazine’s First Amendment Award on Oct. 26, despite past comments calling the amendment a “challenge” to fighting online misinformation.
Ohio Senator Moreno Asks FCC to Investigate ABC News Over Retracted Trump Story
Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno has asked the FCC to investigate ABC News after the network deleted and then revised a story about the Trump family’s business ties to defense contractor Anduril, a move Eric Trump also criticized.
Dianna Russini Weighs Comeback After Vrabel Controversy Forced Her Out of The Athletic
Dianna Russini, who resigned from The Athletic in April over leaks about her relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, has hired a crisis publicist as she explores returning to media.
Fox News Correspondent Mike Emanuel Reflects on Nearly 30 Years Covering Presidents, Wars and Breaking News
Fox News correspondent Mike Emanuel recounts nearly three decades at the network, from covering Princess Diana’s death and the 2000 election recount to Sept. 11, the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, and recent breaking-news anchor shifts.
Ana Navarro Says Florida’s Closed Primary System Is Why She Stays Registered Republican
Ana Navarro told actor Michael Douglas on “The View” that she stays registered as a Republican so she can vote in Florida’s closed primaries, reigniting a long-running debate over her party identification.
Karoline Leavitt to Join Fox News as Contributor in November
Karoline Leavitt, who recently left her post as White House press secretary, will join Fox News as a contributor starting November 1, the network announced.
Robert De Niro Spoofs FCC Chair, Mock-Threatens Jimmy Kimmel During Brooklyn Taping
Robert De Niro mock-threatened Jimmy Kimmel while posing as FCC Chairman Brendan Carr during a Brooklyn taping, prompting sharp criticism of both men from the White House.
New Fox News Podcast Debuts With Discussion of Lindsay Clancy Case and Ms. Rachel Controversy
Fox News’ new podcast “the Girls” opened with a debate over the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and Ms. Rachel’s political views, plus a personal account from Kat Timpf about losing her father.
Troy Aikman’s Future at ESPN Uncertain as Contract Talks Stall
Troy Aikman’s contract with ESPN expires after this year’s Super Bowl, and sources say the network and the analyst remain far apart on a new deal, raising questions about the future of his longtime pairing with Joe Buck.
ESPN Rejects Dan Le Batard’s Claim That It Favors White Commentators
ESPN publicly disputed former employee Dan Le Batard’s claim that the network favors White commentators in pay and promotions, calling the characterization inaccurate and pointing to its roster of talent.
Kimmel Moves Talarico Senate Interview to YouTube, Citing FCC Pressure ABC Has Not Confirmed
Jimmy Kimmel says his James Talarico interview will air on YouTube instead of ABC, citing FCC pressure the network has not publicly confirmed, in an episode that echoes a similar move by Stephen Colbert earlier this year.