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Iran Coverage Fuels March Cable News Rating Swings Across Fox News, CNN, and MS NOW
March’s news cycle, dominated by President Trump’s war with Iran, boosted cable-news audiences across Fox News, CNN and MS NOW. Fox News led primetime with 2.994 million viewers (up 15% vs February) and totaled 1.897 million for the day (up 10%), with demo gains of 24% in primetime and 17% in total day. CNN climbed to 898,000 in primetime (up 11%) and 638,000 total-day viewers (up 48%), with demo increases of 14% (primetime) and 41% (total day). MS NOW was second in primetime with 1.262 million viewers (up 11%), while primetime demo averaged about 130,000 (down 1%). In total day, MS NOW averaged 757,000 viewers (up 7%) with roughly 80,000 demo viewers (up 1%). Across the board, year-over-year figures also improved, highlighting how Iran- and Trump-focused coverage boosted audience interest.
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Peter Alexander Leaves NBC News After White House Beat and Weekend Duties
Peter Alexander, NBC News’ White House correspondent and longtime weekend co-anchor of Today, announced he is leaving NBC News after 15 years covering the White House and juggling weekend duties, citing a desire to be around more for his two young children; NBC will rely on staff to fill his roles on an interim basis, and Alexander did not specify his next destination.
MAGA fury over NBC’s party labeling in Cherfilus-McCormick ethics coverage
Right-wing critics, led by MAGA voices, blasted NBC News for a tweet about Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s 25 ethics charges, arguing the post should have named her party. Cherfilus-McCormick’s case has drawn Democratic resignations calls after a House Ethics subcommittee found violations; NBC’s coverage—while noting her party in the article’s first line—has previously been accused of omitting party labels in similar fraud-related posts, fueling debate about media coverage in politics.
Denver TV Faces a New Era as Nexstar-Tegna Deal Reshapes Local News
Nexstar’s $6.2B acquisition of Tegna has closed, allowing Nexstar to own Denver’s 9News and Fox31 under a waiver that enables three-station ownership; the consolidation is expected to drive newsroom integration and cost-cutting, with fears of significant Denver layoffs and reduced local reporting, while antitrust lawsuits and federal approvals shape the path forward and raise questions about Kyle Clark’s role and community outreach.
Pentagon press policy struck down as unconstitutional in NYT lawsuit
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ruled the Defense Department’s updated press policy unconstitutional in a suit brought by The New York Times and reporter Julian E. Barnes, finding it violated First and Fifth Amendment protections and due process by threatening journalists’ access and credentials.
BBC seeks dismissal of Trump defamation suit over unaired Panorama edit
BBC asks a Florida court to dismiss Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit over a Panorama edit, arguing the programme never aired in the United States and the court lacks personal jurisdiction; Trump says the edited clip falsely suggested he urged supporters to storm the Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, while the BBC maintains there was no malice and that the documentary wasn’t distributed in North America, despite licensing and VPN access questions; last month a Florida judge rejected the BBC’s request to delay discovery, Trump has about two weeks to respond to the motion, and a potential 2027 trial date could be set if the case proceeds.
Bezos-Driven Cuts Trigger Subscriber Exodus at the Washington Post
A New York Times report details how Jeff Bezos’s profitability push led The Washington Post to gut its sports, arts, and other sections and adopt data-driven coverage choices. The Times says about 60,000 readers canceled digital subscriptions in the days after the cuts, though the Post disputes that figure. The reorganization followed plans to balance costs with readership metrics, and its fallout included the resignation of former CEO Will Lewis after a controversial Super Bowl appearance. The piece underscores concerns that reduced coverage may erode reader value and future subscriptions.
Bezos Defends The Washington Post Amid Questions on Trump Ties and Melania Documentary
Bezos hosted a private Washington Post editor lunch where he faced questions about ties to Donald Trump and Melania Trump’s documentary; he denied personal involvement in the project and described it as hands-off while the paper endures layoffs and leadership changes, with critics linking coverage shifts to Trump. The Post is also reportedly trying to bring back some laid-off journalists as it pushes forward with a data-driven business strategy.
CNN Defends Its Reporting as Hegseth Attacks Iran Coverage
CNN CEO Mark Thompson defended the network's reporting against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's criticisms during a Pentagon briefing on Iran, insisting CNN stands by its journalism and won't be intimidated by political threats, while Hegseth called a CNN report about the Strait of Hormuz 'patently ridiculous' and even urged leadership changes at the network.
Pentagon tightens photo access after 'unflattering' Hegseth briefing images
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s staff reportedly complained about a March briefing’s images and prompted the Pentagon to bar press photographers from two subsequent briefings amid the U.S.–Israel–Iran tensions, raising questions about press access and censorship in national security coverage.
Late-night in limbo as Paramount-HBO deal tightens exits for Trump-targeted hosts
Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery and the resulting HBO integration could leave top late-night hosts like John Oliver, Bill Maher, and Stephen Colbert with fewer viable escape hatches, as ownership shifts intersect with Trump’s vocal opposition and a shrinking linear-TV landscape, making future opportunities and the hosts’ independence more precarious.