Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino Bari Weiss Blasted As Staffers Quit, MAGA Turns on Pam Bondi, Tim Cook Targeted Over “Bias”
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Feb 13, 2026 A cascade of newsroom shakeups as a major evening news team sees mass buyouts and rumors of deeper cuts. MAGA media erupts over a contentious congressional testimony and conservative figures turn on one of their own. Big tech comes under fire with accusations of news bias aimed at Apple. Networks tighten security after a high-profile abduction stokes concerns for on-air talent safety.
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Bondi Hearing Sparks Unusual MAGA Backlash
- Pam Bondi's congressional hearing on the Epstein files produced broad backlash across MAGA media and even from some conservative personalities.
- The hearing exposed deep frustration that her handling appears to protect powerful figures rather than pursue accountability.
Fox's Silence Reveals Political Calculus
- Fox News largely ignored Bondi's testimony while other right-wing outlets and personalities called for her resignation or firing.
- The split suggests editorial choices are aligning with political relationships, not consistent coverage standards.
Weiss' CBS Overhaul Means Deep Cuts
- About a quarter of CBS Evening News staff took buyouts after Bari Weiss' takeover, and deeper layoffs of at least 15% are planned.
- Weiss is reshaping CBS toward commentary and digital personalities while cutting traditional journalism roles.