Observed Signal · Sep 4, 2026 · Leadership Change · Source: Manager Magazin · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Fox News Fires Financial Journalist Maria Bartiromo
Fox News has fired veteran financial journalist Maria Bartiromo after 12.5 years, reportedly due to her forwarding an internal company directive to White House staff. The directive barred coverage of a Trump speech containing conspiracy theories. Bartiromo, known for her shows on Fox Business and Fox News, allegedly shared the internal SMS to prove she was not responsible for the lack of coverage, which Fox management deemed a contract violation. The termination was reportedly decided nearly a month ago, with her last show on August 9. The news was confirmed by CNN and Bloomberg, and President Trump commented on her departure, praising her as a professional.
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- Fox News fired Maria Bartiromo after 12.5 years.
- Bartiromo allegedly forwarded an internal Fox News directive to the White House, leading to her dismissal.
- The directive barred coverage of a Trump speech with conspiracy claims about China and the 2020 election.
- Bartiromo's last show was on August 9, 2026.
- CNN and Bloomberg reported on the firing.
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Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News Media
Fox News Media has parted ways with veteran anchor Maria Bartiromo, effective immediately. The network provided no reason for her departure, which follows her last on-air appearance on August 9. Bartiromo, who spent 12.5 years at the network, hosted several programs including Mornings With Maria, Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street, and Sunday Morning Futures. Fox News Media will replace her shows with rotating anchors; Mornings With Maria becomes Mornings with Fox Business, the Friday show is renamed FBN's Wall Street with Cheryl Casone as interim host, and Sunday Morning Futures will be hosted by Jason Chaffetz this week. Bartiromo's career began at CNN in 1993 before joining CNBC in 1994, and she moved to Fox in January 2014.
Janice Dean Leaving Fox News Due to MS
Veteran Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean announced she is leaving Fox News after an ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). Dean, who spent 22 years with the network and contributed mainly on Fox & Friends, said her symptoms have progressed despite various therapies and that lack of sleep and stress have become major triggers preventing her from continuing in her role. She shared the decision on social media (an X/Twitter post dated June 25, 2026). Fox News Media issued a statement supporting her decision and praised her contributions and willingness to share personal journeys with viewers.
Sharyn Alfonsi Leaves 60 Minutes Amid Weiss Controversy
Sharyn Alfonsi will no longer be a 60 Minutes correspondent after CBS News let her contract lapse, the network and her agent said. Alfonsi says the decision appears punitive and linked to a December 2025 incident in which CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss temporarily pulled her 60 Minutes story about Venezuelan men deported to El Salvador’s CECOT prison. Alfonsi and her producer, Oriana Zill de Granados, allege the piece was factually accurate, legally cleared and was held for non-editorial reasons; the story later aired with minor changes. Alfonsi had been with CBS News nearly 20 years. CBS News had not responded to requests for comment at the time of publication.
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