Bill O'Reilly's ouster brings an embarrassing end to a 2-decade reign as one of the most popular commentators in TV https://t.co/QylfTax7AY pic.twitter.com/u19lRi7wKg
— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) April 19, 2017
First thoughts from our writers on Bill OโReilly leaving Fox News amid reports of sexual-harassment allegations: https://t.co/ldkr2h8vaA pic.twitter.com/mp5LyG2xKZ
— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) April 19, 2017
Rupert's message to Fox staffers: "I understand how difficult this has been for many of you" pic.twitter.com/yUtICrPQjp
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) April 19, 2017
Something to consider: Woman after woman telling Fox that O'Reilly harassed them didn't get him fired. Advertisers pulling their $ did.
— Mary Beth Schneider (@marybschneider) April 19, 2017
If the public had not pressured advertisers to stay away, O'Reilly would've be back on the air on Monday. Activism works, even with Fox News
— Dan Pfeiffer (@danpfeiffer) April 19, 2017
In the midst of a sexual harassment scandal, the king of cable news is dethroned https://t.co/hoVlczFPUt
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) April 19, 2017
On and off screen, OโReilly helped create the sexist, racist, right-wing culture that was the Fox News brand. https://t.co/Ewnd8kDFh0
— Joan Walsh (@joanwalsh) April 19, 2017
Bill O'Reilly "disheartened" over departure from Fox News "due to completely unfounded claims." https://t.co/m2nuiDDxDI pic.twitter.com/FJKqD83knC
— ABC News (@ABC) April 19, 2017
Twitter reacts appropriately to Bill O'Reilly getting the ax at Fox News https://t.co/3V7YafSTWs pic.twitter.com/cmhikzmHpx
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) April 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/ShaunKing/status/854821253672206340
Is the Sky bid really why the Murdochs dropped O'Reilly? https://t.co/4OOH5L3QWP
— Katty Kay (@KattyKay_) April 19, 2017
Fox News ratings could drop 25% with the loss of Bill O'Reilly, its biggest star – LA Times https://t.co/vyyGKubuZN
— ๐๐๐ค๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ (@MackSports) April 19, 2017
How two decades of The OโReilly Factor made the Trump presidency possible: https://t.co/F8UOOn6u3E pic.twitter.com/bxFZ9YDSDH
— Slate (@Slate) April 19, 2017
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WORLD
Putin-linked think tank drew up plan to sway 2016 U.S. election – documents https://t.co/8mKh9oxwmo
— Nicholas Kristof (@NickKristof) April 19, 2017
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THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
https://twitter.com/CillizzaCNN/status/854744147655352321
Maybe Chaffetz decision was made before Tuesday but my guess is there are other Rs who looked at GA and ahead to '18 who will say "See ya'"
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) April 19, 2017
White House official confirms Ricketts has withdrawn. Formal paperwork has to wait until senate is back
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) April 19, 2017
Exxon seeks waiver to do business (w/ foreign adversary that hacked election) from Trump (who hired Exxon CEO after benefiting from hacking)
— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) April 19, 2017
Rex Tillerson attacks Iranโs nuclear ambitions https://t.co/s4QfTrAdk8 via @FT
— David J. Lynch (@davidjlynch) April 19, 2017
JUST IN: Trump University judge assigned to deported "Dreamer" case: report https://t.co/bzBFFB5CZI pic.twitter.com/mYTRsDpsuL
— The Hill (@thehill) April 19, 2017
GOP senator: Trump's frequent trips to Mar-a-Lago bother me and other Republicans https://t.co/kdQKT60McK pic.twitter.com/rC01XrO3jP
— The Hill (@thehill) April 19, 2017
There's a great new source of news that's emerged in the Trump presidency โthe 'Mar-a-Lago" tag on Instagram https://t.co/FrXsFvNNJI
— Allan Smith (@akarl_smith) April 19, 2017
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BRITAIN VOTES ’17
By refusing TV debates, Theresa May admits she has nothing to say to the British public | @Kirsty_Maj0r https://t.co/WkKed55h0w
— The Independent (@Independent) April 19, 2017
EXC: Tonight Tories on 48% in the first YouGov poll taken since Theresa May called election – highest since May 2008 pic.twitter.com/awaKs7V0Yv
— Sam Coates Sky (@SamCoatesSky) April 19, 2017
Want to know what seats might change hands in the general election? Here's @jamesrbuk and I on what to look out for https://t.co/nX0IElj7wu
— Tom Phillips (@flashboy) April 19, 2017
"It's almost as if Labour has to be two parties" @davidgrossman speaks to @robfordmancs on election challenge facing Labour #newsnight pic.twitter.com/WtubNYmbYM
— BBC Newsnight (@BBCNewsnight) April 19, 2017
Dishonest journalism at its worst. There is no 'plot'. No question of a coalition. Tories will win big. This is Putin style propaganda. pic.twitter.com/9CACGkjY7M
— JOHN NICOLSON M.P. (@MrJohnNicolson) April 19, 2017
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MEDIA
Errr…
Bose headphones spy on listeners: lawsuit https://t.co/VTt1CZzaF1 pic.twitter.com/oGjC3U6BU4
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 19, 2017