Bartiromo downfall signals shift at Fox
The dismissal of Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo last week signals a more-cautious stance by Fox in the wake of multiple lawsuits, reports Jim Rutenberg, Erik Wemple and Benjamin Mullin of The New York Times. Rutenberg, Wemple and Mullin report, “That was clear in July, when the network was sued for defamation after Kevin O’Leary, the investor of ‘Shark Tank’ fame, […]
Bartiromo denies Fox firing
Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo has denied her firing on Thursday, reports Caitlin Huston of The Hollywood Reporter. Huston reports, “However, Bartiromo has now retained attorney Bryan Freedman, who recently repped Justin Baldoni in his high-profile case against Blake Lively, as well as journalists Don Lemon and Chris Cuomo after their dramatic exits from CNN […]
“Mornings with Maria” executive producer also ousted
Patrick Ignozzi, the executive producer of “Mornings with Maria” on Fox Business Network, has also been fired in the wake of anchor Maria Bartiromo‘s outing from the channel, reports Dylan Byers of Puck. Prior to joining Fox, Ignozzi worked at NBCUniversal and ABC/Disney. During his six years at ABC as the vice president of syndication and development, […]
Bartiromo’s departure due to detailing internal memo to White House
Oliver Darcy of Status writes that Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo left the network, announced Thursday, after detailing an internal Fox memo to the White House. Darcy writes, “Status has learned that Bartiromo’s termination stems from an incident, which has not previously been reported, that occurred in July. After Trump delivered his unhinged prime time speech in which […]
Bartiromo out at Fox Business
Fox Business Network anchor Maria Bartiromo has left the network after more than 12 years, reports Brian Steinberg of Variety. Steinberg reports, “‘We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter,’ the company said in a statement Thursday. “Bartiromo’s last ‘Mornings with Maria’ aired Thursday morning […]
Biz journalist Cavuto to receive Phillips Award
The Fund for American Studies will honor veteran journalist Neil Cavuto at its 33rd Annual TFAS Journalism Forum + Awards Dinner on Nov. 10, 2026, in New York City. Cavuto will receive the Thomas L. Phillips Career Achievement Award. The award is presented annually to recognize the accomplishments of a leader who has made significant contributions to journalism through a […]
Fox Business reporter climbs broadcast tower
A Fox Business reporter said he was “definitely having an out-of-body experience” after climbing a nearly 2,000-foot broadcast tower with FCC Chair Brendan Carr on Thursday, reports Tom Durante of Mediaite Durante reports, “Fox Business reporter Darren Botelho climbed the North Carolina tower with Carr in an exclusive report broadcast on Fox News on Thursday. “‘OK, you […]
Fox Business hires Tempesta as senior producer
Fox Business Network has hired Joe Tempesta as a senior producer. He has been at CNBC for nearly a decade. Tempesta was a line producer for “Power Lunch” for the past three years. He also worked for “The Exchange” and “Mad Money with Jim Cramer.” He holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a master’s […]
Bartiromo of Fox Business on covering a developing story
Sydney Topf of The Washington Examiner profiled Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo about her career and how she learned to cover a developing story. Topf writes, “Bartiromo, who started her career at CNN as a production assistant, cited her early years as the foundation for her ability to cover breaking news. The first story she covered was the […]
Bartiromo to receive Horatio Alger Award
Fox Business anchor Maria S. Bartiromo will receive the prestigious Horatio Alger Award and become a lifetime member of the organization. The Horatio Alger Award has recognized esteemed individuals who have achieved remarkable success despite significant challenges, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to higher education and philanthropy. Bartiromo was born in Brooklyn, New York, and […]
