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On this week’s Power Lines:
Embattled CBS News boss Bari Weiss badmouthed her own staff to reporters after holding up a “60 Minutes” segment on Trump deportees, suggesting the struggling new chief has much to learn. Plus, new “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil’s abysmal ratings continue as the network’s sudden right-turn alienates audiences.
Then, CNN’s pro-MAGA contributor Scott Jennings is slammed by network guests over his warped relationship with the truth as he aligns himself with Donald Trump.
Speaking of distortion realities, the biggest stars on Fox News and across the MAGAverse are suddenly all-in on the idea of the U.S. taking over Greenland in lockstep with Trump.
And finally, Status’ Brian Lowry joins the show to break down the biggest surprises and snubs of the 2026 Oscar nominations.
00:00 Intro
00:55 CBS News Ratings Drop for Weiss & Dokoupil
01:31 Behind the Scenes Drama at 60 Minutes
06:02 Bari Weiss's Management Style
16:48 Scott Jennings Under Fire at CNN
26:48 Fox News Defends Trump's Greenland Gambit
32:27 Unpacking Oscar Nominations
34:53 Sinners: The Movie of the Year?
36:19 Best Picture Nominees
37:13 Surprising Oscar Snubs
41:49 Oscar Predictions and Dark Horses
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