The episode examines who controls what Americans watch and who determines which news reaches millions of people. Media ownership in the United States is becoming more concentrated after the FCC removed long-standing limits on the number of households a single broadcaster can reach. Billion-dollar deals are reshaping Hollywood and television. The proposed Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger is facing legal challenges.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-06 20:27

Bloomberg’s Real Yield examines the market-moving developments of the day. Guests include Oksana Aronov, head of market strategy for alternative fixed income at JPMorgan Asset Management, and Viktor Hjort, BNP Paribas’s global head of the desk. The discussion addresses what is driving the rise in the 30-year term premium, how oil is affecting the bond market, and questions surrounding Treasury bills.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 20:26

The US military has used nearly four-fifths of its THAAD missile inventory compared with levels before the war, according to two people familiar with the latest inventory report. About half of its Patriot interceptors have also been expended since the conflict began. Senior US officials say President Donald Trump has privately complained that disclosures about shrinking munitions stocks make the country appear weak at a critical moment. The reported depletion has become a point of concern amid the war with Iran.

CCNN2026-08-06 20:25

Nigerian security forces say they have brought 308 abductees home after freeing them from kidnappers in a northern forest. The report also highlights a workforce crisis in South Africa’s textile industry, where thousands of migrant workers have left in recent months following violent xenophobic protests. In Lagos, a Nigerian artist is transforming ordinary clay into vivid portraits. His method combines science, tradition and creativity, and he hopes it will redefine the craft.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 20:22

Germany is examining an explosives-carrying drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport as a possible foreign threat. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says the device seems to have been professionally prepared, renewing concerns about hybrid attacks and the protection of critical infrastructure. Investigators are working to establish who was responsible for the incident. At the same time, debate is intensifying over whether Germany has the capacity to identify and stop threats of this kind. Security expert Nico Lange has discussed the issue.

DDW News2026-08-06 20:18

President Trump is expected to sign two executive orders aimed at denying citizenship to children born in the United States. Axios reported that the measures would target births linked to commercial “birth tourism.” The planned orders therefore focus on restricting birthright citizenship. The signing is being covered live.

RReuters2026-08-06 20:18

Bloomberg Television’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments in Washington. The program highlights Donald Trump’s denial of a munitions shortage and tensions involving Pete Hegseth. Guests include Richard Haass, Rick Davis, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Patrick McHenry. The broadcast also includes scheduled chapters covering temporary and other program segments.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 20:11

Hackers have carried out a wave of sophisticated attacks against Wall Street firms in recent days, people familiar with the matter say. Hedge funds have been the primary targets. Bloomberg Intelligence’s Mandeep Singh examines how companies are working to defend themselves and what the attacks could mean for stocks.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 20:06

Fox News reporter Sarah Alegre reports from Spokane, Washington, where an arson suspect is being held on $1 million bail. Witness Paul Child recounts the devastating wildfire that destroyed nearly 900 buildings. The suspect was arrested after the blaze, and the report highlights that the person had previously been released following a shooting involving the suspect’s father.

FFox News2026-08-06 20:00

President Trump is taking part in a signing ceremony at the Oval Office. Fox News is carrying the event live. The presentation also invites viewers to join Fox News Patriot as members.

FFox News2026-08-06 19:58

Iran says it has agreed with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei gave no details, saying only that the arrangement was nearing completion. He cautioned that an agreement with Oman would not itself ensure safe passage through the strait. Baqaei said security remained affected by the US blockade of Iranian ports. Tehran has largely blocked the waterway since attacks by the US and Israel in February.

BBBC News2026-08-06 19:56

President Donald Trump is taking part in a signing ceremony in the Oval Office. The event is being covered live.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 19:50

Elf Beauty Chief Executive Officer Tarang Amin says the company is enthusiastic about moving into hair care products. The company launched a new partnership with Target in June. Amin discussed that partnership along with Elf Beauty’s latest earnings report. The remarks were made on Bloomberg Television’s “The Close.”

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 19:40

A progressive effort to reshape the Democratic Party prevailed in Michigan on Tuesday. Former public health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated the more moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, along with the party establishment that had backed her. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines Michigan’s predictions and voting numbers. Abby Phillip’s NewsNight panel considers what El-Sayed’s victory means and discusses Republican attacks directed at him.

CCNN2026-08-06 19:35

New Israeli air and artillery strikes have hit Lebanon after Lebanese soldiers were killed for the first time since a fragile truce with Beirut began in June. The strikes came as Lebanese and Israeli representatives continued talks in Rome. Those discussions form part of a US-brokered peace process. The programme examines where the situation stands and how vulnerable the uneasy peace may be.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-06 19:30

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to Donald Trump’s remark that Canada is “nasty.” Carney said Ottawa is concentrating on defending workers and businesses as trade tensions continue. His response presented the Canadian government’s position as focused on protecting domestic economic interests. The comments came amid strained trade relations between Canada and the United States.

RReuters2026-08-06 19:25

Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum reports that Sen. Mitch McConnell has been released from rehabilitation. McConnell entered rehab after a fall in June and will continue recovering at his home in Kentucky. The report presents his return home as the latest step in that recovery.

FFox News2026-08-06 19:25

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon have carried out a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. They are preparing to install new roll-out solar arrays. The arrays are expected to provide additional energy for the station. NASA said the work is intended to support the station’s power supply.

GGuardian News2026-08-06 19:21

Vice President JD Vance appeared on ‘The Ingraham Angle’ to discuss the U.S. position following a potential agreement with Iran. The conversation also addressed the fractured condition of Iran’s regime. Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy reported the latest developments from the White House, framing Trump as seeking to move beyond the Iran issue.

FFox News2026-08-06 19:15

The US Senate voted along party lines to advance a resolution holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to testify during a hearing examining his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Senate panel moved the resolution forward after he declined to give testimony under that protection.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 19:08

Left-wing political outsider Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. Drawing on Muhammad Ali, he said the campaign had “shaken up the world.” He will now face Republican Trump ally Mike Rogers in the November midterm elections. A victory would make El-Sayed the first Muslim to serve in the US Senate. The report examines who he is and what his primary win could mean for Democrats.

BBBC News2026-08-06 19:00

President Donald Trump’s administration said Thursday that it intends to overhaul Head Start. The early education program serves some of the nation’s poorest children. The plan would discard many of the regulations that have long defined how the program operates, according to the administration.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 18:50

House Democrats are proposing a mass employment plan funded through an artificial intelligence tax. Fox News is presenting the proposal in a live broadcast. The network also urges viewers to participate in its platform community and promotes membership in Fox News Patriot.

FFox News2026-08-06 18:34

Panelists discuss the Senate vote holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a hearing focused on the origins of COVID. Turley argues that Americans deserve to hear Fauci address the matter.

FFox News2026-08-06 18:30