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Ted joined Deadline in 2020 and is based in Washington, D.C., where he covers politics, media and entertainment. He's reported on the intersection of politics and showbiz since 2006, as an editor and correspondent for Variety, as well as a contributor to publications such as Politico and as an on-air host for SiriusXM. He previously was a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times and TV Guide, and an editor at V Life. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and was born and raised in Minneapolis, a city that will always be home.
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SZA Blasts White House For Using Her Song In ICE Video, Accuses Trump Administration Of “Rage Baiting Artists For Free Promo”
SZA accused the White House of “rage baiting artists” for free promotion of ICE videos, as she called the use of her work “Big Boys” in a social media post “evil n boring.” “White House rage baiting artists for free promo is PEAK DARK ..inhumanity +shock and aw tactics ..Evil n Boring,” she…
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Donald Trump Opposes Warner Bros. Discovery Retaining Ownership Of CNN In Any Merger Transaction
Donald Trump weighed in again on the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery, this time by saying that he opposes any plan in which the company continues to own CNN. Trump told reporters Wednesday that there were “some good companies bidding on it.” “I think the people that have run CNN…
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Democratic Lawmakers Warn Warner Bros. Discovery Of National Security Concerns In Paramount Bid Because Of Saudi And Other Foreign Investors
Two Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns with Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav over the national security implications of Paramount’s bid, which includes the Saudi Public Investment Fund and other Middle East investors. Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) wrote in…
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CBS News’ Robert Costa, Fourth Estate Honoree, Tells Crowd Of Covering Politics, Particularly In Trump Era: “You Never Know How The Story Will Turn”
Robert Costa, national correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst, was feted at the National Press Club on Tuesday with its 2025 Fourth Estate Award. Costa’s career has taken him from The Bucks County Courier Times, to the National Review to The Washington Post, PBS’ W…
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Judge Rules Trump’s Continued Deployment Of National Guard In Los Angeles Must Come To An End
A federal judge said that the Trump administration must end its deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles, troops that were sent to the region despite the objections of Governor Gavin Newsom. “The Founders designed our government to be a system of checks and balances. Defendants, however…
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New York Times Defends Story On Trump’s “Signs Of Fatigue” Amid POTUS Attack: “Our Reporting Is Heavily Sourced”
The New York Times defended a recent story that examined Donald Trump’s reduced public schedule and “signs of fatigue,” as the president has claimed that the outlet was being “seditious, perhaps even treasonous” in their reporting on him.” On Tuesday evening, Trump posted a lengthy defense…
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Jon Stewart And Rachel Maddow Among Honorees Of USC Annenberg’s Walter Cronkite Political Journalism Awards
Jon Stewart and Rachel Maddow will be among the honorees on Friday as USC Annenberg presents its Walter Cronkite Awards for Excellence in Political Journalism. The ceremony will take place on Friday at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. In addition to Maddow, honorees will include…
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CBS News Confirms That Tony Dokoupil Will Be Next Anchor Of ‘CBS Evening News’
Tony Dokoupil will be the next anchor of CBS Evening News, one of the first major moves made at the network under new editor in chief Bari Weiss. He will start in the role on Jan. 5. Dokoupil will succeed John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, who announced their departures after less than a…
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Gene Simmons Testifies On “Injustice” Of Performers Going Unpaid When Their Songs Are Played On Broadcast Radio Stations
Gene Simmons of KISS testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on the “injustice” that performers still go uncompensated when their music is played on broadcast radio stations. Simmons, who on Sunday was awarded a Kennedy Center Honor along with other bandmates, told lawmakers, “Let’s…
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Zachary Levi To Host ‘David: King Of Israel’ Docudrama For Fox Nation
Zachary Levi will host the four-part docudrama David: King of Israel for Fox Nation, the Fox News Media subscription streaming service. The series will debut in the first quarter of 2026. The series will join the streamer’s Fox Faith vertical, which recently debuted with the second season of Mart…
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Sheinelle Jones Named Permanent Co-Host Of 10 AM Hour Of ‘Today’
Sheinelle Jones has been named the permanent co-host of the 10 a.m. hour of NBC’s Today, joining Jenna Bush Hager. Today with Jenna and Sheinelle will launch on Jan. 12. Jones was introduced as Hager’s co-host in an extended segment on the show on Tuesday. Hager noted that she and Jones…
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Matt Gutman Departs ABC News For New Post At CBS News
Matt Gutman is leaving ABC News for a new post at CBS News, where he will be chief correspondent, reporting across the network as well as lead correspondent for 48 Hours. Gutman also will contribute to future seasons of 60 Minutes, and will serve as fill-in anchor. He will start in Jan. 5 and…
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