June 9, 2026

■ Paramount seeks business counterpart for Bari Weiss at CBS News (Axios) / Is Bari Weiss breaking the news? Her tumultuous ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul triggers new fears at CBS (Variety) / Lesley Stahl says ‘60 Minutes' firings mark 'the hardest chapter of my career' (The Wrap) / Paramount CEO promises editorial independence for ‘60 Minutes’ (New York Times) / Paramount’s $110 billion Warner takeover investigated by UK (Bloomberg)

■ White House will be closed to reporters during UFC fight — unless UFC lets them in (Washington Post)

■ Kristen Welker is only the latest Black journalist to be disrespected by President Trump (TheGrio) 

■ New York passes legislation requiring AI disclosures in news content (The Wrap)

■ How a mistaken C-SPAN label helped fuel false election fraud claims in Los Angeles (Poynter) / ‘Washington Post editorial board weighs in on LA mayoral race and inaccurately asserts a talking point that has been bandied about X over the last week: that Nithya Raman conceded on election night. That didn’t happen.’ (Noah Goldberg)

■ ‘Media Matters has been forced to undergo layoffs and take other cost-cutting measures as it continues to battle the “dark MAGA” billionaire in a costly legal war.’ (Status)

■ Bloomberg Media partners with Cision to bring its journalism into communications workflows (Bloomberg) 

■ Progressive site Zeteo plans UK expansion (Semafor)

■ The Anaconda Leader shuts down after run of 55 years (Montana Free Press) 

■ Ali Velshi delivers emotional sign-off on final weekend show (MS NOW) / Outkick integrated into Fox News Digital, Clay Travis moves to Fox contributor role (Hollywood Reporter) / POLITICO announces new social video team and hires (POLITICO) / The Economist names Howard its US editor (Talking Biz News) / Inc. hires O'Brien as digital news staff editor (Talking Biz News) / BBC names Rhodri Talfan Davies deputy director general (Variety) / WCVB reporter Matt Reed to leave station (Boston.com) / Local 12 reporter to leave Cincinnati station after 3 years (Cincinnati Enquirer) 

■ Former Gourmet magazine owner sues new Gourmet newsletter (Semafor) 

■ This CEO says he’s helping journalists double their salaries by going to work for brands. But is it journalism—and does it matter? (Fortune) 

■ Sen. Andrew Zwicker, journalists tout bill that would increase funding for local news grants (New Jersey Globe)’

Reporting on public health in the current political environment

As public health becomes increasingly politicized, journalists continue to face challenges in reporting clearly and accurately on issues that impact their communities and the broader public.

Join us for a timely conversation with KFF Health News journalists Julie Rovner and Amanda Seitz. They will explore how journalists can gain audience trust and navigate misinformation and controversial statements from officials while producing accessible, fact-based journalism.

Drawing collectively on decades of experience covering health policy at the national and local levels, the speakers will share practical insights on:

• Translating data and industry jargon for broad audiences
• Making tough editorial judgements when covering major public health issues
• Building trust in a fractured media environment

🗓️ Tuesday, June 16 | ⏰ 11 a.m. ET | 📍Zoom (free)

This program kicks off the Institute's monthly webinar series produced as part of the Public Health Reporting Fellowship. In partnership with the Common Health Coalition, the fellowship offers training and financial support for mid-career journalists to complete reporting projects focused on the intersection of public health policy and health care delivery.

🐝 Last Call for Tickets: Press & Politicians Spelling Bee

For one evening, tensions between press and politicians will give way to something better: friendly competition, genuinely hard words, and a lot of laughs.

Join us tomorrow at the National Press Club for the annual Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee, where lawmakers will square off against journalists. Continuing with tradition, Scripps National Spelling Bee will provide the words, pronouncer, and judges.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 10 | ⏰ 6:30 p.m. ET | 📍National Press Club

This beloved Washington tradition dates to 1913 when newly-elected President Wilson watched Congress defeat the press in the inaugural showdown. The bee was reinstated on its 100th anniversary and has been a hilariously entertaining event since then.

Meet the spellers

🗞️ Team Press



• Kelly Chase, senior producer, BBC
• Alex Clearfield, deputy team lead, litigation at Bloomberg Industry Group
• Rachel S. Cohen, defense reporter at Federal News Network
• Angela Greiling Keane, senior editor, politics at CNBC
• Katie Vogel, politics and D.C. editor at The Associated Press

🏛️ Team Politician

• Rep. Don Beyer (VA-8)
• Rep. Sean Casten (IL-6)
• Rep. Marcy Kaptur (OH-9)
• Rep. Kevin Kiley (CA-3)
• Rep. Hillary J. Scholten (MI-3)

Proceeds from the spelling bee support the Club's nonprofit affiliate, the National Press Club Journalism Institute. Can't make the bee? Donate now.

Resources

• Redefining Local: How young Americans engage with television news across platforms (June 12, 1 p.m. ET)
• Q&A: 4 community-centered news initiatives (June 25, noon ET)
• Stats essentials for math-averse reporters (June 18, 2 p.m. ET)

This newsletter is written and edited by the National Press Club Journalism Institute staff. Send us your questions and suggestions for topics to cover.

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