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4 months ago

Maggie Haberman, Jake Tapper Roast Trump Over Promise to End Weaponization': He Turbocharged It!'

Trump's promise to end weaponization of government contradicts his actions and rhetoric, which continue to target opponents.
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1 day ago

CNN has endured turmoil for years. With Warner Bros. sale, things will get bumpier

Netflix's deal for most of Warner Bros. Discovery leaves CNN spun off into a debt-laden cable group with uncertain future and Trump pressure.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Warner Bros. merger fight draws fire across U.S. political divide | Fortune

Competing bids by Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros. split political opinion, raising concerns about foreign funding, White House ties, and the fate of CNN.
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump says CNN "should be sold" as part of WBD deal

State of play: WBD' s board has 10 days to respond to a hostile takeover bid from Paramount, launched Monday after WBD announced a deal to sell its studio and streaming businesses to Netflix for $83 billion. While the board has said it believes Netflix's offer was superior to Paramount's for financial reasons, it will need to weigh whether choosing to reject Paramount's tender offer could invite shareholder lawsuits.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

CNN turns from cheering independence to dreading limbo as Paramount rides into town for Warner-Netflix showdown | Fortune

Paramount Skydance's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery thrusts CNN into prolonged management limbo, raising uncertainty about ownership, potential CNN-CBS combination, and staff anxiety.
#media
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN Hot Mic Catches Someone Busting Out Laughing as Trump Gets Brand Newly-Made Prize

FIFA created and awarded an inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize to President Donald Trump at the Kennedy Center, prompting laughter and on-air surprise on CNN.
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1 week ago

Gaetz Lashes Out at CNN With Boast About Penetrating Questions' at Trump Pentagon Briefings

BURNETT: General and of course, Congressman, when you served in Congressman Matt Gaetz also did. He was at the Pentagon today. He posted a photo of himself in the room. He wrote very informative briefing today. And just to remind everybody, he was not just in Congress. He was Trump's original pick for attorney general months ago. He's now host on the MAGA outlet, OANN.
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1 week ago

CNN Inks Deal With Major Prediction Market Backed by Trump Jr.: Report

The Axios report continued: The collaboration marks the first major news partnership for Kalshi, as it looks to establish itself as the most authoritative source of information about the real-time probabilities of major cultural and political future events, CEO and co-founder Tarek Mansour tells Axios. As part of the deal, Kalshi prediction data will be featured on-air as a real-time data ticker. There will also be prediction market content related to politics, news, culture and weather,
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2 weeks ago

Mike Fanone Goes Off On CNN, Scott Jennings For Trump 'Lies'

Michael Fanone demands removal of Scott Jennings' media platform, accusing Jennings of frequently lying to defend Donald Trump and enabling extremist politics.
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fromTechdirt
2 weeks ago

CNN's Latest Innovation: Slathering Your Screen With T-Mobile Ads

CNN is prioritizing corporate-friendly, ad-driven infotainment over rigorous journalism, increasing on-screen advertising through a branded T-Mobile partnership.
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3 weeks ago

They Will Win!' Dan Abrams Urges Media Orgs To Fight Trump on Meritless' Lawsuits After CNN's Court Victory

Trump has not adequately alleged the falsity of CNN's statements, the three-judge panel wrote. Therefore, he has failed to state a defamation claim. Two of the judges, Abrams noted on his SiriusXM program, The Dan Abrams Show, were appointed by Trump, while another was appointed by former President Barack Obama. The judges, he noted, described Trump's case as meritless and susceptible to multiple subjective interpretations.
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3 weeks ago

Dismissal of Trump's CNN Lawsuit Affirmed by Appeals Court: Using Big Lie' Not Defamatory

An appeals court affirmed dismissal of Trump's $475 million defamation suit against CNN, ruling "Big Lie" is opinion rather than a false statement of fact.
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fromVariety
1 month ago

CNN's News, Brought to You by T-Mobile in Aggressive Ad Deal

TV's news shows are often brought to you by a sponsor. Now, in the case of CNN, so too is its actual newsgathering. As part of a bold ad deal, T-Mobile 's logo will turn up often on screen when CNN reporters and correspondents deliver live reportage from outside the studio, a sign that the telecom giant's nascent "SuperMobile" service, tailored for business users who want quick, reliable connections and privacy safeguards, has helped establish the connection between journalists and audience.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

CNN CEO Mark Thompson talks about his $7 streaming service, his future owners, and bias in media.

CNN is launching a $7/month streaming service offering nearly all TV content to shift revenue from declining cable bundles to direct subscribers.
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1 month ago

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell Slams Degraded' CNN for Paying Rabid' Scott Jennings to Lie' About Trump

Lawrence O'Donnell accused CNN of being compromised for paying conservative pundit Scott Jennings to lie about Donald Trump under CEO Mark Thompson's leadership.
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1 month ago

Scott Jennings Hits Back at Lunatic' Lawrence O'Donnell for Calling Him Rabid' Liar: Nobody Likes His Show'

Scott Jennings rejected Lawrence O'Donnell's accusations, calling O'Donnell a lunatic, attacking his ratings, and defending his role as a conservative panelist on CNN.
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1 month ago

What The F Are You Talking About?' Hunter Biden Slams Scott Jennings, Irrelevant' CNN

Hunter Biden called CNN irrelevant, denounced GOP analyst Scott Jennings as untruthful and irrelevant, and criticized network panel coverage during a lengthy Substack interview.
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1 month ago

It Gets Me Audience': Cable Legend John Malone Throws Ex-CNN Boss Jeff Zucker Under the Bus for Network's Left-Leaning Bias

John Malone urged a return to traditional journalism at CNN and criticized Jeff Zucker for blocking a push toward a centrist, independent news strategy.
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4 months ago

You've Got to Be Kidding Me!' Trump Hangs Up on CNN Reporter After Just 30 Seconds as He's Asked About New' Epstein Photos

Trump abruptly ended a call with a CNN reporter after being questioned about Jeffrey Epstein's presence at his 1993 wedding.
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5 months ago

CNN Airs Long List of People and Groups Trump Has Targeted in Past 48-72 Hours'

President Trump launched attacks on several individuals and groups within 48-72 hours, including Elon Musk and CNN.
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4 months ago
US politics

You've Got to Be Kidding Me!' Trump Hangs Up on CNN Reporter After Just 30 Seconds as He's Asked About New' Epstein Photos

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2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: One-on-One With Mark Thompson The Man Hired to Save CNN

Sir Mark Thompson must stabilize and reimagine CNN amid declining cable viewership, accelerating cord-cutting, social-platform competition, and AI-driven challenges.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

HBO Max subscribers lose access to CNN livestream on November 17

HBO Max subscribers will no longer be able to watch CNN from the streaming platform as of November 17, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) informed customers today. After this date, HBO Max subscribers will still be able to watch some CNN content, including shows and documentaries, on demand. The CNN Max livestream for HBO Max launched as an open beta in September 2023.
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2 months ago

CNN Admits to Technical Issues' During Interview with GOP Congressman After Anchor Accused Him of Faking Audio Problems

CNN on Friday admitted that a technical issue was the cause of an awkward on-air exchange between anchor John Berman and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY). The day before, Lawler appeared on CNN to discuss Congress's ongoing struggle to pass a new spending bill. At the time of writing, Congress was just a few days away from triggering a government shutdown.
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2 months ago

Abby Phillip CNN Table Erupts Over Whether Obama Is 'Black'

A CNN Table for Five debate escalated when Kmele Foster asked whether Barack Obama is Black, prompting a heated on-air argument about race and identity.
US politics
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3 months ago

Dershowitz Learns That Being Wrong On Television Isn't The Same As Being Defamed - Above the Law

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of Alan Dershowitz's defamation lawsuit against CNN.
#jake-tapper
fromTampa Free Press
3 months ago

FOX News Digital Tops Competitors, Leads All News And Broadcast Brands In July

FOX News Digital secured its position at the top of the digital news landscape, leading all news and broadcast brands in unique visitors, total multiplatform minutes, and total multiplatform views.
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3 months ago

MAGA Celeb Has Meltdown Defending White People During CNN Slavery Talk

Jillian Michaels defended white people during a debate, arguing that slavery cannot be solely attributed to one race.
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4 months ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Draws Bitter Complaint When She Fact-Checks MAGA Rep On Air With Receipts

HARRISON: Well, it's their prerogative to do it. But, I mean, I do have to point out that I don't know of any, just about any major media, CNN included, that dragged Governor Pritzker on TV, and asked him to justify the gerrymandering in his state, or California, where I'm looking at right now, Republicans have 40 percent of the vote in California, but they only give 17 percent of their seats to Republicans. Same thing in New York.
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fromVariety
4 months ago

TV News Faces Creator Chaos as Anchors Chase Digital Dreams That Bring Big Bucks (or Return Little Reward)

"I was more naïve then. You think most people are used to the rhythm and cadence of traditional linear television. It doesn't work that way."
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4 months ago

Daily Show Reminds Scott Jennings He Used To Trash Trump

Jordan Klepper highlighted Scott Jennings' previous criticisms of Donald Trump, showcasing a clear shift in Jennings' stance over time.
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4 months ago

Oliver Darcy Rips CNN Execs Hurting Network With Softer' Trump Coverage

CNN's leadership under Mark Thompson has led to a stagnation in innovation and content execution, particularly in the digital landscape.
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4 months ago

CNN Anchor Openly Mocks Trump With Blizzard of Clips Promising Deals That Haven't Come

Abby Phillip mocked Trump's trade deal announcements, highlighting the discrepancy between promises and reality in trade negotiations.
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fromTruthout
4 months ago

Israeli Settlers Attack CNN Journalists Investigating Killing of Palestinian American Sayfollah Musallet

Israeli settlers attacked CNN journalists in the West Bank while they reported on the killing of a Palestinian American.
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4 months ago
US politics

CNN Anchor Rebuffs Guest Who Called Ana Navarro Racist' for White Man' Jab: Not A Racial Insult'

Discussions about race and perspective erupted during a segment on CNN, triggering accusations of racism.
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5 months ago
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Ex-Trump Marc Short On CNN: Jan. 6 'Not Racist Incident!;

Discussion highlights ongoing political tensions surrounding racism and violence in U.S. politics.
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5 months ago

Kristi Noem Rages At CNN On Fox As DHS Confirms FEMA Delay

Secretary Kristi Noem criticized CNN during an interview, calling their reports fake news, while FEMA acknowledged a delay in response due to her cost-cutting policies.
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5 months ago

CNN Panel Explodes and Gets Personal In Wild Migrant Debate

"We're normalizing a government agency disappearing people. We're normalizing we're talking about it like it's no big deal that they are kidnapping people and transporting them to concentration camps, both domestic and foreign."
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5 months ago

CNN Star Calls Out Her Own Network For Paying Scott Jennings to Say Terrible Things' Savages Colleague On Podcast

Kara Swisher criticized CNN for allowing Scott Jennings to make controversial statements that she finds unacceptable.
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5 months ago

Fox News Notches Rare Wins Over Broadcast Networks as Ratings Surge, CNN Hits Quarterly Demo Low

Fox News posted strong ratings in the second quarter, averaging just over three million viewers during weekday prime time and achieving its second-highest rated quarter in network history.
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5 months ago

Fox News Host Urges Trump to Send a Message' to CNN Amid Prosecution Threat

The Trump administration considers prosecuting CNN for promoting an app that alerts users about ICE agents.
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5 months ago

Bakari Sellers Jokingly Snaps at Scott Jennings During CNN Panel: Can You Not Touch Me?!'

Bakari Sellers humorously reprimanded Scott Jennings for touching him during a CNN panel discussion, referencing a past incident of similar protests.
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5 months ago

Petty, Personal Attacks': Karoline Leavitt's Briefing Room Screed Against Natasha Bertrand Prompts Swift Rebuke From Her CNN Colleagues

This is a reporter who has been unfortunately used by people who dislike Donald Trump in this government to push fake and false narratives, Leavitt said. She should be ashamed of herself.
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5 months ago

It's another day that ends in Y as Trump attacks the media - Poynter

Trump's relentless attacks on media outlets like CNN and The New York Times highlight his dissatisfaction with coverage, particularly regarding national security issues.
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5 months ago

CNN Hits Back at Trump After He Demands Reporter Be Fired Like a Dog'

CNN strongly defends reporter Natasha Bertrand's reporting against President Trump's demand for her firing over his criticism of her coverage of Iran airstrikes.
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5 months ago

CNN Anchor Trolls Fox News Over Trump F-Bomb With Pearl-Clutching' Supercut

A furious Trump lashed out Tuesday morning at Iran and Israel for strikes that occurred after he announced the fragile ceasefire, exclaiming to reporters, They don't know what the fuck they're doing!
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5 months ago

Heartbreaking': Ex-CNN Hosts Fear the Worst For Embattled Network

Byers states that the media industry is in an inexorable decline, emphasizing the challenges CNN faces as it is spun off from Warner Bros. Discovery.
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5 months ago

Tiffany Cross Mocks Melania Trump on CNN as Ex-Nude Model' Who Scored Special Visa

Tiffany Cross criticized Melania Trump's immigration status during a CNN debate, highlighting perceived hypocrisy in Trump's policies.
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5 months ago

C-SPAN Caller Grills Jake Tapper Over Biden Book: Right Now, I Really Don't Like You'

C-SPAN caller criticizes Jake Tapper for perceived unfair coverage of Biden compared to Trump.
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fromPoynter
6 months ago

Inside the 5-year strategy to create a paid CNN - Poynter

CNN is developing a strategic five-year plan focusing on diverse digital content and paid subscription services.
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