Media News Daily: Top Stories for 10/16/2025

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NBC News Lays Off 150 Amid Ratings Decline and Digital Pivot

NBC News Group has announced the elimination of 150 jobs as part of a strategic shift toward digital operations, prompted by a decline in television viewership and advertising revenue. These layoffs coincide with the spinoff of MSNBC and CNBC into a new Comcast-owned company, Versant, which now oversees several cable networks. This restructure is part of Comcast’s strategy to divest from traditional media properties perceived as less viable in a streaming-focused market. NBC News has also announced the promotion of 140 internal job openings and plans to launch a subscription streaming service later this year. (Read More) (Los Angeles Times Rating)

Pentagon Press Policy Sparks Mass Exit of Journalists

Dozens of journalists left the Pentagon in response to a new press policy that requires reporters to obtain prior approval from the Pentagon before publishing information. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the policy is intended to safeguard national security. However, news outlets have expressed concerns, labeling the policy as a potential infringement on press freedom. The new guidelines also mandate that journalists be accompanied by escorts while inside the Pentagon. On Wednesday, reporters collectively vacated their workspaces, returning their badges and taking their equipment. (Read More) (PBS Rating)

Fox News and Media Figures Condemn Pentagon’s Press Restrictions

Fox News anchor Bret Baier and contributor Gen. Jack Keane discussed the Pentagon’s new press policy, characterizing it as an attempt to control information provided to journalists. Baier, with prior experience covering the Pentagon, challenged Defense Secretary Hegseth’s assertions about previous press access, indicating that the new restrictions represent a significant change in information management. President Trump supported Hegseth’s position and proposed the idea of relocating the press corps away from the White House. Several news outlets, including the Washington Examiner, have expressed their refusal to comply with the new policy, arguing that such agreements could undermine editorial independence. (Read More) (Washington Examiner Rating)

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