Censorship Directive Allegations Emerge in Bartiromo Exit

Fox News Media cut ties with Maria Bartiromo on Thursday after 12.5 years. The company gave no reason for her departure.

• 3 shows she hosted are now without permanent anchors.
• 'Mornings with Maria' aired its final episode Thursday morning.
• Jason Chaffetz will host 'Sunday Morning Futures' this Sunday.
• Bartiromo last appeared on air August 9, nearly a month before her exit.

Why it matters: Bartiromo was a central figure at Fox Business since joining from CNBC in 2013-2014. Her exit removes one of the network's most recognizable faces from daily programming.

• Fox must now fill three time slots across two channels simultaneously.

How 76 sources split on this story

Where they split: Coverage splits on whether Bartiromo's exit was a firing or a move to another opportunity — Deadline reports sources say she is not headed to another network or a White House role.

What’s next: Fox Business will announce a new weekday programming schedule in coming weeks.

• A permanent host for 'Sunday Morning Futures' will be named at a later date.
• Why did Fox remove Bartiromo, and why did she stop appearing on air nearly a month before her exit?
• Who will permanently host 'Sunday Morning Futures' and the rebranded Fox Business shows?