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How Iran conflict and more have impacted cable news stations.

CNN is defending its reporting on a statement given by Iranian officials regarding a ceasefire agreement the U.S. and Iran reached just hours before President Trump was set to launch an attack on the Iran’s infrastructure.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth took aim at CNN’s coverage of the war in Iran, saying that “the sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better,” as Paramount Skydance moves ahead with its $111 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Screenshot The most intense media argument of the week was not about the war with Iran. It was about whether journalists are allowed to report on it. Of course, they were right to do so.

CNN has had a rough week covering the alleged ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City, issuing a pair of embarrassing apologies after facing significant online backlash.