To be clear, since some asked -- this is Billy Bush's actual voicemail message
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Billy Bush’s current outgoing voicemail: “You’ve reached Billy Bush’s office. He’s busy making America great again.” nyti.ms/2dLlqhb
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Newsmax is benefiting from Fox booting Tucker: "The sharp rise in viewership can be timed almost to the minute of Fox News's announcement on Monday," writes
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Dana Bash will succeed John King as anchor of CNN's 12pm Inside Politics
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Monday ratings are in. The 8pm hour on Fox News, formerly occupied by Tucker Carlson, averaged 2.6 million total viewers and 294K in the key 25-54 demo. For context, on Monday 4/17, Carlson averaged 3.2M and 445K in demo, 4/10 3.1M and 438k in demo, and 4/3 3.2M and 435k in demo.
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If your media brain is still spinning from yesterday, is here to break it all down in a very sharp piece:
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"When the texts were released, Mr. Trump was wounded and called Mr. Carlson to talk about them. The two men patched it up quickly. Since then, they have talked regularly." nytimes.com/live/2023/04/2 via
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NEW: Tucker Carlson was informed *on Monday morning* by Fox News that he was gone from the network, per two sources briefed.
Not the first time a Fox anchor has abruptly lost their gig, but still notable given Carlson's stature at the network.
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MORE on Don Lemon exit, which Lemon is calling a termination:
Some guests were reluctant to appear on-air with Lemon, per CNN bookers. Network research found that audience sentiment on Lemon had dipped following his Nikki Haley controversy.
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WATCH: “We want to thank Tucker Carlson for his service to the network.”
Fox News’ announces on air that Fox News and have parted ways, effective immediately.
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"Mr. Carlson’s last program was Friday April 21st."
The #1 anchor in cable news does not get a chance to say goodbye to viewers.
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A big deal, from -- per a source, Fox will not have to produce an apology or admission of spreading false claims on air as part of the settlement with Dominion
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Dominion team was asked a few times if Rupert Murdoch personally apologized to them. No answer.
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Two sentences in Fox's statement worth lingering on.
An admission: "We acknowledge the Court’s rulings finding certain claims about Dominion to be false."
...and defiance: "This settlement reflects Fox's continued commitment to the highest journalistic standards."
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"I’m sorry. This is going to be difficult to say with a straight face."
Jake Tapper can't help but laugh at Fox News' statement after reaching a $787 million settlement with Dominion.
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Fox News has SETTLED its libel case with Dominion Voting Systems, judge tells Delaware courtroom.
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#AmbTracy: I visited @WSJ’s Evan #Gershkovich today at Lefortovo Prison - the first time we've been permitted access to him since his wrongful detention more than two weeks ago. He is in good health and remains strong. We reiterate our call for his immediate release. #FreeEvan
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Fox News full page ad in NYT this AM on public trust as it seeks to settle ten-figure defamation suit on eve of jury trial
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., in her debut as a solo 9 p.m. anchor, has put up CNN's best ratings in the time-slot in a long while.
Her Wednesday show retained most of Anderson Cooper's lead-in audience. (h/t Dylan for the early catch)
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On any given Monday, no one but Rachel Maddow & Fox News clear 200k in the 25-54 demo anymore.... but @kaitlancollins hit 200k in her inaugural outing at 9pm last night on CNN. She didn't hold AC360 totals, but she outperformed him in demo.
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Fox News says that "a verdict for Dominion and its private equity owners would have grave consequences for the entire journalism profession.”
More here on the big stakes for U.S. libel law as the Fox trial begins:
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"When he toured New Dorp Beach after Hurricane Sandy, Doherty was told residents, many of whom had lost their homes, were planning to attend Sunday Mass at a nearby church with no power and no heat. He removed his city jacket and joined them." nytimes.com/2014/02/06/nyr
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New York’s Strongest mourn the loss of former Commissioner John Doherty, a hometown hero who led our Department from 1994-1998 and from 2002-2014. May his memory be a blessing to his family, the women and men of DSNY, and the New Yorkers he faithfully served for over 50 years.
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Fox News Sanctioned by Judge for Withholding Evidence in Dominion Case
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New: Russia’s foreign correspondents, once witnesses to history, face an uncertain future after an American journalist's arrest.
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Schumer and McConnell jointly call for Russia to release WSJ reporter
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NEW: Clarence Thomas secretly accepted lavish luxury travel for decades from a billionaire businessman/GOP donor, in apparent repeat violation of ethics law.
Fmr judge: “It’s incomprehensible to me that someone would do this."
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Murdoch's London tabs both went with TRUMP IN THE DOCK
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Today's cover: Trump rips Alvin Bragg after NYC arrest: ‘The criminal is the district attorney’ trib.al/vCD287U
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Anticipation for his remarks had been building all day along w minute-by-minute media coverage.
But Mr. Trump seemed to squander his opportunity with a speech that was long on complaints and light on applause lines.
More here w/ :
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CNN still carrying Trump live with no commentary. Chyron: "TRUMP: OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM HAS BECOME LAWLESS"
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"We're not taking it." Rachel Maddow tells MSNBC viewers they'll be monitoring Trump's speech, but there would be a "cost" to the network to air untrue claims.
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"We're not taking it." Rachel Maddow tells MSNBC viewers they'll be monitoring Trump's speech, but there would be a "cost" to the network to air untrue claims.
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I last saw Evan in January when he brought salmon roe, Russian New Year's-style, to my apartment.
I've been thinking about his commitment to telling Russia's story — and how the outpouring of support for him from Russian journalists has affirmed it.
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