Fox Confirms A Major Exit Maria Bartiromo is out at FOX News Media and FOX Business Network after more than 12 years with the company, according to the network statement cited in the source report. FOX said, “We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter.” Her weekday show, Mornings with Maria, aired its last episode and is being changed to Mornings with FOX Business with rotating anchors. Her weekly program, Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street, is also being shifted to FBN’s Wall Street, with Cheryl Casone hosting this week and rotating anchors after that. FOX also said Sunday Morning Futures will be hosted by Jason Chaffetz this Sunday, with a new host to be named later. In cable news, even the furniture seems to get a rebrand before viewers get a straight explanation. The Reported Backstory Centers On An Election Segment Outside reports are now trying to explain why the split happened. According to Dylan Byers of Puck News, Bartiromo wanted to pursue a story connected to China and 2020 election voting claims. Byers reported that this was a sensitive area for FOX because of its Dominion…

A Birthday Party With Familiar Company Former President Bill Clinton turned 80 in August, and the reported location of one birthday celebration is now drawing attention. According to the source article, the event was held at the Hamptons home of Alex Soros, the son of left-wing billionaire George Soros. That is not exactly a church basement with sheet cake and folding chairs. It was described as an intimate gathering, which in this political world often means the guest list is shorter, the houses are larger, and the checks may have more commas than most grocery receipts. The Fundraising Part Was Not Hidden Very Deep The celebration also reportedly doubled as a fundraising vehicle for the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative. Breitbart, citing Page Six, reported that one Democrat insider said Clinton birthday parties and events were being held “all over the country as a fundraising vehicle.” Clinton’s actual birthday was August 19, and this Hamptons gathering was described as one of several celebrations. So yes, even an 80th birthday can apparently be upgraded into a donor event. In Washington, blowing out candles is nice, but passing the plate is an art form. The Soros Connection Adds the Political…