Media News Daily: Top Stories for 12/17/2025

CBS News Reclassified as Right-Center by MBFC Amid Editorial Shift

CBS News has been moved from “Left-Center” to “Right-Center” bias by Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) due to a change in editorial direction under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Weiss, founder of The Free Press (rated Right-Center), assumed leadership in October 2025. While CBS continues to maintain factual straight news coverage across programs like 60 Minutes and CBS Evening News, MBFC noted a shift in prime-time editorial content. A key example includes a controversial town hall hosted by Weiss that platformed far-right views without critical pushback, drawing concern from media critics and advertisers. Read More (Media Bias Fact Check)

X Reports First Major Revenue Boost Since Musk Takeover

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) reported a significant revenue increase in 2025, marking the first major financial uptick since Elon Musk’s acquisition in 2022. According to Bloomberg, X is projected to earn $2.9 billion for the year—up 10% from 2024—with Q3 revenue reaching $752 million, a 17% year-over-year rise. Despite this, the platform still lags behind pre-Musk advertising revenues of $4.4 billion and will report a $577 million net loss due to restructuring and high costs. The company has recently invested in generative AI, revamped its Ads platform to target small businesses, and merged with xAI to strengthen financial resources. Read More (MediaPost Rating)

Heritage Foundation Faces Board Resignations Over Fuentes Interview Fallout

Two trustees of the Heritage Foundation—Shane McCullar and Abby Spencer Moffat—resigned amid backlash over President Kevin Roberts defending an interview between Tucker Carlson and white nationalist Nick Fuentes. McCullar criticized the think tank for failing to condemn antisemitism, stating it had compromised its credibility and moral authority. Moffat, tied to the foundation’s largest donor family, echoed these concerns, citing a “drift from the principles” that once defined the institution. Their resignations follow a similar departure by board member Robert P. George last month, intensifying scrutiny over Heritage’s current ideological direction and leadership. Read More (The Hill Rating)