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NBC News Cuts 150 Jobs Amid Ongoing Media Turmoil

10/19/2025

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NBC News will lay off about 150 journalists, roughly 7% of its staff, with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles affected.
NBC News says the layoffs reflect redundancies as the cable networks spin off into Versant.
The government shutdown reaches day 17 as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over healthcare negotiations.
Two conservative journalists were uninvited from a media convention, underscoring perceived bias in the media landscape.

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NBC News will lay off about 150 journalists, roughly 7% of its staff, with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles affected.
NBC News says the layoffs reflect redundancies as the cable networks spin off into Versant.
The government shutdown reaches day 17 as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over healthcare negotiations.
Two conservative journalists were uninvited from a media convention, underscoring perceived bias in the media landscape.