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Ted Johnson
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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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Appeals Court Revives Sarah Palin’s Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times
A federal appeals court has revived Sarah Palin’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, finding fault with the way that a trial court judge announced that he planned to dismiss the case as a jury was deliberating.
“The jury is sacrosanct in our legal system, and we have a duty to protect its…
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Adam Verdugo Exits As ‘CBS Evening News With Norah O’Donnell’ EP Amid Overhaul Of Broadcast
Adam Verdugo is stepping down as executive producer of CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell amid a pending overhaul of the broadcast.
His final day at CBS News will be September 6, the network confirmed Wednesday.
In a memo to staffers, Verdugo wrote that the “time is right for me to move on to…
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Arlington Cemetery Official, Trump Campaign Staffers Got Into “Incident” During Former President’s Visit
An Arlington National Cemetery official and Trump campaign staffers had an “incident” earlier this week, apparently over the use of a photographer in one of the areas where recent fallen soldiers are buried.
A spokesperson for the cemetery said in a statement, “Federal law prohibits political…
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CNN Lands Kamala Harris-Tim Walz Interview, Their First Since Becoming New Democratic Ticket
CNN has landed the first interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz since they became the Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees.
Dana Bash will conduct the interview in Georgia on Thursday, with a primetime special planned for that evening, the network…
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Special Counsel Files New Indictment Against Donald Trump In Election Conspiracy Case
UPDATED with Trump comment: Special Counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday filed a new indictment against Donald Trump, narrowing the scope of claims against the former president after the Supreme Court ruled that he was immune from conduct that were official acts.
A new grand jury again indicted Trump on…
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Cable News Networks See August Ratings Bump From 2024 Campaign, But Viewership Is Still Well Below Last Presidential Cycle
Cable news networks continued to see a campaign 2024 ratings bounce in August, which saw the Democratic National Convention and a tightened presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Fox News topped primetime, averaging 2.27 million viewers, up 12% from the same period in 2023. MSNBC…
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Phil Jones Dies: Longtime CBS News Correspondent Who Reported On Vietnam, Watergate, Politics Was 87
Phil Jones, who as a CBS News correspondent covered some of Washington’s most momentous political battles including Watergate and President Bill Clinton’s impeachment, has died. He was 87.
The network said that Jones died over the weekend in Florida. Watch a CBS News tribute reel below.
Jones…
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Judge Halts Missouri AG’s Elon Musk-Triggered Investigation Of Media Matters
A federal judge has halted the Missouri attorney general’s investigation of the progressive watchdog group Media Matters for America over its report last year that major sponsors’ advertisements were appearing next to extremist content on Elon Musk’s X.com.
As advertisers left the platform, Musk sued…
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“Stop Hiding Behind The Mute Button”: Kamala Harris’ Campaign In Debate Dispute With Trump Campaign Over Shutting Off Mics
UPDATED, with Trump comment: Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is taking a different approach to the rules for the upcoming ABC News debate than Joe Biden did: They don’t want muted mics.
But Donald Trump’s campaign does want the network to hit mute on whoever is not selected to speak.
“Trump…
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In The Arena: Kamala Harris’ Chicago Convention Made The Most Of The Media Moment
Kamala Harris leaves Chicago today with energy and enthusiasm that reached a fever pitch on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, something that would have sounded too-good-to-be-true just over a month ago.
Her speech was biographical, centrist and patriotic, with delegates waving…
Kamala Harris Wraps Herself In History & The Flag For Often Blistering Takedown Of Donald Trump In DNC Acceptance Speech
"Simply put, they are out of their minds," said Kamala Harris about Donald Trump and the Republicans during her acceptance speech Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention.
Taking a strident tone against her Republican rival and the draconian Project 2025, the vice president warned her…
Mitt Romney Says He’s Not Tonight’s DNC “Surprise Guest”; Steph Curry Shows Up, Is Beyoncé Coming Too?
There are a lot of celebrity rumors and sightings swirling around the Democratic National Convention on Thursday as Kamala Harris prepares to take the stage in a historical occasion in Chicago.
With the likes of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé at the top of the surprise list, at least one high-profile…
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