Top of the Ticker: Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst was honored at the Radio Television Digital News Association’s 34th annual First Amendment Awards on Thursday night. In his acceptance speech, Yingst thanked the Palestinian journalists reporting on the situation in Gaza, calling them “brave,” and adding: “[They have] risked, and often given their lives, to practice our craft.”
Yingst also talked about the challenges that journalists face in the current political era, with President Donald Trump‘s administration taking a combative stance with many media outlets. Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott, president and executive editor Jay Wallace, and Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream were among the colleagues joining Yingst at the event.
“Journalists are not the enemy of the people,” Yingst emphasized. “Let me say that again: Journalists are not the enemy of the people. Quite the opposite. Journalists are the voice of the people. May you continue to use that voice in a way that is unafraid, unwavering and unflinching.”
Other Newsers honored at the RTDNA event were ABC News’ Rachel Scott, CBS News’ Lesley Stahl, and CNN’s Omar Jimenez .
What a night! ✨ The First Amendment Awards brought together journalists, advocates and industry leaders to celebrate press freedom and honor those who champion the truth. 🏆
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to all who support the mission of a free press! pic.twitter.com/ttL9sn5CBs
— RTDNA (@RTDNA) March 7, 2025
In other awards news, CNBC’s David Faber received the New York Financial Writers’ Association’s Elliott V. Bell award on Tuesday night. The event was held at the New York University School of Journalism and honors journalists who have made a significant contribution to financial journalism.
@davidfaber, winner, Elliott Bell Award, New York Financial Writer’s Association! pic.twitter.com/0sc4A3EUgM
— Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) March 4, 2025
Fox Nation Grows: During the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference held in New York earlier this week, Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch offered a positive outlook on Fox News’ streaming service, Fox Nation. Despite modest investment, Murdoch said the platform has “done incredibly well.” He also noted that Fox Nation’s subscriber numbers are between the 2-2.5 million subscriber range.
Contract Reached: NBC News’ digital editorial staff are in line to receive pay increases of nine to 17% as part of a three-year contract deal between its union and the news organization. The yet-to-be-ratified agreement ends an over four-year negotiation period between the two sides. According to The Hollywood Reporter, union members will also be alerted to layoffs in advance, given preferential treatment for rehiring, and a minimum of eight weeks of severance pay.
