Monday Afternoon Update: Tucker Out At Fox, Don Lemon Fired, U.S. Evacuating Americans From Sudan

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Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon Out at Major News Networks

In a shocking turn of events, Fox News has announced the immediate departure of primetime host Tucker Carlson. Carlson, who drew nearly 3.5 million viewers per night, was by far the top cable news host. This news comes on the heels of Fox News settling a $787 million lawsuit with Dominion over 2020 election claims. In other media news, CNN has also parted ways with anchor Don Lemon. Lemon, who had been with the network for 17 years, expressed his disappointment in a tweet, stating that he was not informed directly of his termination. The network responded by calling his comments “inaccurate” and claiming that he was offered a meeting with management but instead chose to release a statement on Twitter.

U.S. Evacuating Americans From Sudan

The United States is facilitating the departure of private U.S. citizens in Sudan who want to leave. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan has announced that the U.S. has placed intelligence assets over the land evacuation route to help ensure safe travel by land from Khartoum to the Port of Sudan. This comes as the U.S. has faced criticism for its handling of the situation in Sudan.

Chicago Teens Who Killed Baby With Stolen Car Get Misdemeanor Charges

Two Chicago teens who allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into another car, killing a six-month-old baby, have received only misdemeanor charges. The teens, aged 14 and 17, blew through an intersection before slamming into the other vehicle. Three other passengers were treated at a nearby hospital.

Biden Welcomes ‘Tennesee Three’ To 

President Joe Biden has welcomed to the White House the three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion for their role in gun-control protests on the statehouse floor. The statehouse protest took place days after the shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville where three children and three adults were killed. The three lawmakers — Representatives Justin Pearson, Justin Jones, and Gloria Johnson — approached the front of the House chamber with a bullhorn as protesters filled the galleries.

Bud Light Shake-Up Continues

Anheuser-Busch has placed another top marketing executive on leave after Bud Light ignited controversy over its decision to partner with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney for a paid marketing engagement. Daniel Blake, who is in charge of marketing for the company’s mainstream brands, has been placed on leave following the Mulvaney incident. Blake is the boss of Bud Light Vice President of Marketing Alissa Heinerscheid, who was also placed on leave last week. After the controversy erupted with Mulvaney, a video surfaced of remarks that Heinerscheid made during a recent podcast in which she said she had a mandate to move the brand toward more “inclusivity.”

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