Howie Kurtz on the growing speculation of the potential departure of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix, and the U.S. seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.


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Trump Insists Any Warner Bros. Deal Include New Owner for CNN

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump's recent rally despite media criticism of his health, the release of records related to the Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and Netflix's $72 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. 


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Supremes Leaning Toward Unchecked Trump Power Over Independent Agencies

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on October 9th, 2025 …Howie Kurtz on the potential peace deal between Israel and Hamas, the ongoing government shutdown in the U.S., and the arrest of an Uber driver accused of starting the devastating Palisades wildfire in California. 



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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': How Trump Pressured Hamas and Israel Into Remarkable Deal that Should Free the Hostages

Howie Kurtz on President Trump weighing in on Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Marjorie Taylor Greene advocating for the release of Epstein files and her disagreement with President Trump on the issue, and the dismissal of journalist Olivia Nuzzi from Vanity Fair.


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Netflix Wins Melodrama for Warner Brothers Discovery But Trump Says He’ll Intervene

Howie Kurtz on the grand jury's refusal to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, the controversy surrounding a U.S. military strike on drug smugglers in the Caribbean, and the Blaze media outlet incorrectly reporting the identity of the suspect accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021. 



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Grand Jury Refuses to Re-Indict New York’s Letitia James, Trump’s Top Target, After a Judge Already Threw Out the Case

Howie Kurtz on the arrest of a suspect in the investigation of the pipe bombs planted near the Capitol building on January 6, 2021, and the release of photos and videos by House Democrats showing Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island. 

Later, Howie weighs in on the Inspector General's report on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app to discuss sensitive military information.



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Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Arrested As Trump Goes on a Pardon Spree

Howie Kurtz on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's efforts to loosen rules of engagement for the military, Olivia Nuzzi's new book and her relationship with RFK Jr., and the IRS potentially having to review content on OnlyFans and other platforms to determine eligibility for tax deductions.


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White House Uses Tabloid to Counterattack on Trump’s Schedule, Even As He Repeatedly Closes His Eyes at Cabinet Meeting

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's reduced public schedule and travel compared to his first term and the controversy around a second-strike order given by a U.S. military admiral against a Venezuelan vessel. 


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Donald Trump Called Isolated, Stops Doing Rallies, As He Pardons Ex-Honduran President Serving 45 Years for Drug and Weapons Charges

Howie Kurtz on President Trump proposing a permanent pause on accepting migrants from third world countries after two national guardsmen were shot, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denying he ordered to leave 'no one alive' during a Venezuelan drug boat strike, and the ex-mistress of Eric Schmidt accusing the former CEO of Google of rape.


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Trump Halts Migration from Third World After Guard Shooting, Calls Reporter Stupid, As Fani Willis Case Implodes

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on September 29th, 2025 … Howie Kurtz on Trump seeking more retribution against political enemies, Trump planning on sending troops to various Democrat run cities and Eric Adams dropping out of the NYC mayoral race.



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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump Going After More Political Opponents After Orchestrating Comey Indictment

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on June 25th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Trump reveling in the Israel and Iran ceasefire, democrat socialist upsetting Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor's race and a MAHA report on chronic disease including fake citations.



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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': How Young Socialist Toppled Andrew Cuomo to Become National Figure in New York Mayor's Race

Howie Kurtz on ICE arresting the mother of White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt's nephew, President Trump’s potential peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and the leaking of an of a phone conversation between Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Russian foreign policy advisor.


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Trump Slams N.Y. Times, Calls Female Reporter Ugly, Over Piece on His Aging and Shorter Schedule

Howie Kurtz on the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James being dismissed, the Trump administration proposing their own healthcare plan, and Marjorie Taylor Greene denying rumors that she is considering a 2028 presidential run.



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Why Judge Tossed Out Charges Against James Comey and Letitia James, Citing Unconstitutional Appointment of Rookie White House Lawyer

Howie Kurtz on Marjorie Taylor Greene announcing her retirement, U.S.-Ukraine changing peace plan draft that initially favored Russia and President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani having a 'lovefest' of meeting at the White House.



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Why Marjorie Taylor Greene Quit, Pushed Out by Trump, And Now Leads the Breakaway MAGA Forces

Howie Kurtz on the U.S. Coast Guard's attempt to reclassify Nazi symbols, President Trump's efforts to broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, and the indictment of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) for allegedly stealing FEMA funds to finance her campaign. 


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Trump Says He Wants Some Democrats Executed for Saying Soldiers Shouldn’t Follow Illegal Orders 

Howie Kurtz on recent polls showing Democrats with a 14-point lead over Republicans to take control of Congress, former Harvard President Larry Summers and his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and the federal appeals court upholding the dismissal of President Trump's defamation lawsuit against CNN. 


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Comey Case in Trouble As Trump’s Rookie Prosecutor Doesn’t Show Indictment to Most Grand Jurors

Howie Kurtz on both the House and Senate voting overwhelmingly to release Epstein-related files, President Trump meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and allegations of misconduct by journalist Olivia Nuzzi and how this has impacted her journalistic credibility.


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Hill Passes Bill to Release Epstein Files As Trump Entertains Saudi Prince and Rips Reporters

Howie Kurtz on Larry Summers' decision to step back from public commitments following the release of emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein, Ted Cruz positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential bid, and the resignation of Robert George from the Heritage Foundation's board over a video released by the think tank's president.



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Larry Summers, “Ashamed,” Withdraws from Public Life Over Humiliating Emails with Jeffrey Epstein

Howie Kurtz on President Trump reversing his stance on the release of the Epstein files, the ongoing feud between President Trump and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and President Trump threatening a lawsuit against BBC over their editing of his January 6th remarks.

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Trump Flips, Backs Release of Epstein Files Before a Vote He Would Lose in Embarrassing Fashion 

Howie Kurtz on both Democrats and Republicans releasing thousands of emails on Jeffrey Epstein, Trump claiming the Epstein files are a Democrat hoax and the White House plan to issue exemptions on certain food tariffs. 



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