Poynter is reporting that MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, has unveiled a revamped programming lineup as it settles into its post-NBC future. It said the network began separating from NBC News last fall, changed its name to MS NOW, and made new hires to rebuild its on-air roster. Starting June 15, the new lineup will feature a three-hour "Morning Joe" with Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, followed by Stephanie Ruhle's "Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle" from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern. Alicia Menendez will host "On the Line with Alicia Menendez" from noon to 2 p.m. Eastern. Peter Alexander is expected to fill the 11 a.m. to noon slot, with a debut date yet to be announced. Katy Tur will anchor "The Moment with Katy Tur" from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Luke Russert will co-anchor "The Weeknight" at 7 p.m. Ali Velshi will anchor "The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi" at 11 p.m. Nicolle Wallace, Ari Melber, Chris Hayes, Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, and Lawrence O’Donnell will continue their regular programming. Additionally, Jacob Soboroff will anchor the network’s first Los Angeles-based program, "Connect with Jacob Soboroff," on weekends.
Poynter is also reporting on a controversial column by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times titled "The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians." It said Kristof wrote about allegations of widespread Israeli sexual violence against Palestinian prisoners, citing interviews and a United Nations report. Israel’s Foreign Ministry denounced the column as "blood libels" and "baseless lies." The Free Press and other right-leaning outlets challenged the piece. Journalist David Shuster claimed there were discussions at the Times about retracting the story, but Kristof and Times spokesperson Charlie Stadtlander denied this, with Stadtlander defending Kristof's reporting.
Separately, Poynter is reporting on an awkward situation for CBS News. It said while ABC and NBC anchors were in China for President Donald Trump’s visit, CBS’s Tony Dokoupil anchored from Taiwan. Semafor’s Max Tani reported Dokoupil had not been able to get a Chinese visa. A CBS network person dismissed concerns, noting two correspondents were with Trump and Dokoupil’s presence in Taipei highlighted Taiwan’s importance. Tani also noted the setback comes as CBS Evening News ratings slide. In a separate incident, a cameraman passed out during the "CBS Evening News" on Wednesday, leading to a medical emergency break. The "CBS Evening News" X account later confirmed the cameraman was "okay and recovering."
Poynter is reporting on Vice President JD Vance’s response to President Trump’s comments regarding Americans’ financial difficulties and the war in Iran. It said Trump stated that Americans' financial situation was "not even a little bit" a factor in his motivation to make a deal to end the war, emphasizing his sole focus on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. When NBC News’ Monica Alba asked Vance if he agreed, Vance responded, "Well, I don’t think the president said that. I think that’s a misrepresentation of what the president said." Poynter highlighted that Trump’s original words were clear and Vance’s denial was "insulting."
Poynter is reporting that Jimmy Fallon’s "The Tonight Show" will air a rerun next Thursday, joining Jimmy Kimmel, out of respect for Stephen Colbert’s final show on CBS. It said Colbert’s "The Late Show" is being canceled after 11 years, marking the end of CBS’s "The Late Show" franchise. Fallon, Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver recently reunited for a special "Strike Force Five" podcast episode. Colbert expressed uncertainty about his next career steps.
Finally, Poynter is reporting that Netflix has secured a deal with the Westminster Kennel Club to stream the Westminster Dog Show starting in 2027. It said the event, which began in 1877, features more than 2,500 dogs and will be held in New York City. The show previously aired on Fox Sports and USA Network. Dr. Donald Sturz, president of The Westminster Kennel Club, and Brandon Riegg, Netflix vice president of nonfiction series and sports, expressed excitement about expanding the show's global reach.