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LOS ANGELES After a five-year feud with the Wescott family over her $15 million mansion, Katy Perry is gearing up to take the stand on Aug. 26.Carl Westcott a U.S. Army veteran and the founder of 1-800-Flowers filed a lawsuit in 2020 against Perry's business manager, Bernie Gudvi (who represented the "Firework" singer in the July 2020 purchase of the Santa Barbara-area mansion), after attempting to rescind the deal he made to sell his 8.9-acre estate to Perry for $15 million.Westcott had reportedly purchased the home two months earlier for roughly $11 million. At the time, Carl sought a rescission of contract after claiming he "lacked capacity" to sign the transaction due to a recent surgery and brain disorder.In November 2023, Judge Joseph Lipner ruled that Gudvi was entitled to the sale of the Montecito home purchased on Perry's behalf in 2020. The trial was split into two parts by the judge. The damages phase took place last year and the penalty phase, which kicked off this week.On Thursday, Judge Lipner criticized Perry's legal team after its attempt to get the "Firework" singer to testify in a Los Angeles court that day, a request to essentially move Perry's testimony up and out of a scheduled order in the six-day trial.CHRIS PRATT DRAGGED INTO KATY PERRYS $15M MANSION SHOWDOWN WITH US VETERANS FAMILY AS TRIAL KICKS OFFPerry's lawyers noted that the musician preferred to go by her real name, Katheryn Hudson, and apologized for last-minute scheduling concerns, stating they were unaware of the singer's availability due to her demanding tour schedule."That's outrageous that she's only allowed to testify today," the judge said. "It doesn't reflect well on you, it doesn't reflect well on Ms. Hudson. It's not nice, it's not right."Perry, 40, embarked on The Lifetimes Tour in April, and is scheduled to wrap the U.S. leg on Saturday in Miami, Fl. "We learned only fairly recently what her availability was," Alex Linhardt argued. "Today and tomorrow and that's probably it.""They're basically saying she should testify out of order today," the judge said before asking Westcott's lawyer, Andrew J. Thomas, what he would like to do, to which Thomas noted he wasn't prepared with such little notice."I can order her back and if they don't produce her, you can be angry," the judge told the court before Thomas asked for 48 hours to prepare to question Perry."I dont like the strategy/tactics on her side," the judge added. "She may be called back for another hour at a second date," he said before opening statements in the case began.Judge Lipner ruled Thursday that there would be no further continuances in the case. Since the case was brought forward, a total of seven continuances were filed, six of which from the Westcott team.'REAL HOUSEWIFE' BLASTS KATY PERRY, ORLANDO BLOOM FOR LACK OF 'EMPATHY' IN LEGAL FEUD OVER $15M MANSIONWestcott's son, Court Westcott, told Fox News Digital that the first day of the damages phase of the trial was challenging, but he has hope for his father."Emotionally, it was a draining day, but I'm also very optimistic and excited to finally get a chance to meet the person that has been absent for this trial," he said. "We're glad to have our day in court and we're looking forward to justice for my father."Attorney Christopher C. Melcher noted that Perry's request to testify out of order would "disrupt the flow of the trial.""The court said the request for Katy to testify out of order was unreasonable because the lawsuit is the priority for the parties and the need to change any conflicting plans," Melcher told Fox News Digital. "Katy was not directly involved in the acquisition of the home because she used her business manager as the straw purchaser."This may limit her knowledge of the transaction, but she presumably was aware of the condition of the home when it was purchased and when she got the keys nearly three years later."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTEROn May 17, 2024, Perry took legal ownership after the deed was recorded.She is seeking up to $4.8 million in damages including an additional $2 million for damages to the property citing structural defects, deferred maintenance, and lost rental income.While Perry has been ordered to take the stand, the Westcott family is also pushing for the singer's ex, Orlando Bloom, to testify. Bloom, who split from Perry earlier this year, was served a subpoena and named in the joint witness list.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAccording to the Daily Mail, the judge said that he only needed the testimony of the contractors and questioned how Bloom's testimony would benefit."Why do we need Mr. Bloom to (give testimony), other than making this a celebrity circus?" the judge said during a previous hearing.Earlier this month, "Real Housewives of Dallas" alum Kameron Westcott said the family always wanted to settle."We never, ever, ever even wanted to have to go to court," said Kameron, who is married to Carl's son, Court. "I mean, to be honest, we all always wanted to settle with her, and we never wanted to be in this position. Especially when my father-in-law has Huntington's disease and dementia. This is the last thing we want to do and deal with."Ahead of the trial, Chart Westcott, said the family would be willing to forgive Perry under one circumstance."An apology would be nice. That would tie a ribbon around the whole thing," he told the New York Post. "[Im] not expecting it. I dont think its in her nature to take responsibility for anything, really at all, but certainly not for her bad acts. She doesnt take responsibility, so thats not going to happen. But that would be nice.""I think you have to forgive people if theyre sincere in their apologies. You have to give them that grace," he added.

Federal agents raided the Maryland home of former National Security Advisor John Bolton on Friday morning, Fox News Digital has learned.The search focused on potential classified documents agents believe Bolton may still possess, according to one source.Bolton, who served as President Donald Trumps national security advisor from 2018 to 2019, is not in custody or under arrest.This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).A New Hampshire mother shot dead her cancer-battling husband and their two young children before turning the gun on herself, according to state prosecutors who said they are investigating the killings as a murder-suicide.Emily Long, 34, who had spoken about her struggles with depression online only two days earlier, carried out the killings early Monday inside the familys home on Moharimet Drive in Madbury, a small town in the Seacoast region northwest of Portsmouth, according to the New Hampshire Attorney Generals Office.Police responded to the scene just before 8:30 p.m. after a 911 call reported multiple people dead inside.INSIDE THE DEADLY 'SUBURBAN NIGHTMARE' THAT SHATTERED A CONNECTICUT FAMILY'S WORLDTroopers found the bodies of Emily and her husband, Ryan Long, 48, along with their son Parker, 8, and daughter Ryan, 6.A third child, a toddler, was found alive and suffered no physical injuries."Each of the deceased family members appears to have suffered gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene," the attorney generals office said. "Detectives continue to investigate this event as a potential murder/suicide."Autopsies took place throughout Wednesday, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Concord determined that Emily used a handgun from the home to carry out the killings in the early hours of Monday morning.Autopsies determined that Ryan died from multiple gunshot wounds, while Parker died from a single gunshot wound to the head. Their deaths were ruled homicides.The tragedy came just days after Emily shared her ongoing struggles in a chilling video on social media, authorities said.Assistant Attorney General Ben Agati said one of the biggest questions investigators face right now is motive."And I think thats probably one of the more difficult things that they are trying to grasp, to understand how this came to be," Agati told WCAX.The attorney general's office appealed to the public not to jump to conclusions."While investigators are becoming aware of various concerns/issues ongoing in the household at the time of the event in question, people should avoid speculating that this event was caused by a single reason or stressor," the statement reads.Ryan, a school psychologist at Oyster River Middle School in Durham, was reportedly diagnosed with glioblastoma, a highly aggressive form of brain cancer, according to the New York Post.OREGON WOMAN STABBED TO DEATH IN HOME WITH 5 CHILDREN; SUSPECT CHARGED WITH MURDEREmily, who, according to her LinkedIn, was the director of operations at a New Hampshire restaurant chain, posted on TikTok Saturday to her nearly 8,000 followers, admitting her children were "definitely struggling" and that she had been "really depressed," per the outlet. She said she was trying to reestablish healthy routines and a sense of normalcy at home as her husbands health worsened."I am determined to create normalcy," Emily said in the video, adding that she was trying to get dressed in proper clothes more often."I have been struggling so much and really depressed and have really become reclusive and just wanted to be with my kids and my husband. That being said, Im making a change and it is starting today And Im making a point to get out of my depression and do this for my family."The attorney generals office said there is no known threat to the public and that no updates will be given until after all autopsies have been conducted.Neighbors said the Longs appeared to be a perfect family."It was shocking," neighbor Bevy Ketel told WBZ-TV. "It was a perfect family, as far as we knew.""Its so sad to think that that little girl is gone," Ketel added, noting Ryan was well-known in the town."He certainly touched a lot of lives. He was part of the fabric of the community, and his family went along with it."Ketel said the children had recently set up a stand to sell lemonade to neighbors."Its just shocking. We didnt see it coming," she said.Fox News' Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.

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PENSACOLA, Fla. Goodbye, Old Timer. Hello, modern era.An iconic American restaurant chain, known for its warm and cozy southern-style comfort food, is cooking up controversy with its new logo.After 48 years, Cracker Barrel has introduced a whole newaesthetic but not everyone is loving it.In fact, critics say its a recipe for disaster.CRACKER BARREL UNVEILS NEW SIMPLIFIED LOGO: 'OUR STORY HASNT CHANGED'People on the ground in Pensacola, Florida where the old logo still shines bright above the interstate were quick to dish out criticism."It takes away from heritage. When you're 81 years old, you kind ofremember the way the place started," Pensacola resident Joseph Crawford, a Vietnam veteran, told Fox News Digital. "And this has taken away from it.""It's the old things that the country was founded on. The honesty. Thetruthfulness. Your word meaning something seems to be forgotten," Crawford added."Yeah, I think Cracker Barrel is fixing to Bud Light themselves," Brandon Gisclair told Fox News Digital.Gloria Coleman said she doesn't mind the new logo."It is what it is I think they're shooting a dead horse," Coleman said. "I mean, I think that the logo is fine. Why are they reinventing the wheel?"CRACKER BARREL EXECUTIVE INSISTS RESTAURANT REMODELS ARE 'WHAT THE GUESTS ASKED FOR'A major point of contention the "Old Timer" or Uncle Herschel the man in overalls, sitting on a porch and leaning against a barrel. Well, hes history. The new logo is text-only.The "Old Timer" has become a much-loved symbol to millions of Americans, evoking a feeling of rustic nostalgia, especially for those looking to grab a bite to eat while on a long road trip.Micah Mann said he hopes the Old Country Store brings back the "Old Timer.""I think it's different, you know, than it has been for sure. I thinkthe old logo is kind of what I grew up with," Mann said. "I remember going on road trips and just stopping at that. And I actually went here a lot as a kid You know, it's definitely different than what I grew up with."Mann said the old logo is "what theyre known for."Melissa Bordelon agrees. "I think the original should stick and stay because that's what people came for was the original and that kind of genre," she said. "It's justit's awesome."CRACKER BARREL CUSTOMERS 'HATE' RESTAURANT CHAIN'S NEW LOOK IN VIRAL SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEOSAccording to a company press release, the new logo is still "anchored in Cracker Barrels signature gold and brown tones" and "now rooted even more closely to the iconic barrel shape and word mark that started it all."Cracker Barrel is investing $700 million to transform its 660-plus restaurants across the U.S. The sweeping makeover includes "decluttered" dining rooms and updated interiors to reflect a brighter, more modern vibe.The new logo was revealed as part of the company's "All the More" campaign that also includesnew menu offerings and a collaboration with country music singer Jordan Davis, who starred in a new commercial for the company."It's different, but I get it, trying to modernize to the new 2025 world," Mark Gradwohl said of the new look. "But it does do away with some of the old-schoolness that everybody was used to."Wendi Gisclair gave an emphatic "no" when asked if she would still be eating at Cracker Barrel now that the logo is changing."Just like American Eagle I went into American Eagle last week and me and my son bought clothes and jeans and everything else. And fortunately, I guess for different companies, when they decide to do their own marketing, it could backfire just like this is happening, and I'm sure a lot more people will not go to Cracker Barrel if they make this decision."CRACKER BARREL'S NEW TEXT-ONLY LOGO IS 'HOW YOU DESTROY A BRAND,' CRITICS CLAIMA representative for Cracker Barrel told Fox News Digital in a statement that the company's values had not changed."Our values haven't changed, and the heart and soul of Cracker Barrel havent changed," the company said. "And Uncle Herschel remains front and center in our restaurants and on our menu. He is the face of The Herschel Way, the foundation of how our 70,000 plus employees provide the country hospitality for which we are known. Cracker Barrel has been a destination for comfort and community for more than half a century, and this fifth evolution of the brands logo, which works across digital platforms as well as billboards and roadside signs, is a call-back to the original and rooted even more in the iconic barrel shape and word mark that started it all back in 1969."However, shares of Cracker Barrel (CBRL) tumbled more than 12% on Thursday, the steepest drop since April.Crawford said he thinks Cracker Barrel needs to reverse course."Realize they made a mistake, put your head down and say I screwed up and get it back right," he said.But Crawford admitted he won't be quitting the country-style comfort food any time soon."Oh, I'll rant and rave and cuss about it a little bit, but I'll probably stillbe back there eating," Crawford said with a laugh.Fox News Digitals Kyle Schmidbauer, Landon Mion, Lindsay Kornick, Amanda Macias and Peter Burke contributed to this report.

Bryan Kohberger is becoming a "jailhouse Karen" with numerous complaints filed about his living conditions less than a month after arriving in the Idaho prison where he will spend the rest of his life, experts said.Kohberger, a 30-year-old former criminology Ph.D. student who killed four University of Idaho undergrads in a home invasion knife attack, received four consecutive life sentences with no parole, plus another 10 years. Three of the victims were asleep at the start of the attack, which he committed at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022."Lets put this delicately: According to the reporting, Kohberger seems to be turning out to be something of a jailhouse Karen," said Paul Mauro, a retired NYPD inspector and Fox News contributor who has been closely following the case. "It doesnt bode well for his longtime prognosis for getting along in that environment."IDAHO KILLER BRYAN KOHBERGER DEMANDS PRISON TRANSFER AFTER COMPLAINING OF INMATE THREATSSo far, according to a number of media reports, Kohberger has tattled on fellow inmates who he claims are threatening and harassing him, filed a complaint about prison food nutrition and asked to be moved to another wing of the Idaho Maximum Security Institute.The frequent complaints make it obvious to other lifers that the treatment is getting under Kohbergers skin, according to Keith Rovere, a former prison minister."He would have been better off just keeping this mouth shut and taking it," the "Lighter Side of True Crime" host told Fox News Digital. "They would have stopped harassing him after a while, but now that they know they're not just getting a reaction from him but now he is requesting a transfer? They are going to ramp it up in ways that he can't even imagine."IDAHO KILLER BRYAN KOHBERGER COMPLAINS TO GUARDS ABOUT INMATE TAUNTS WITH TARGET ON HIS BACK: REPORT"A snitch who is weak will never survive," he added.Most recently, Kohberger, a vegan, complained to prison staff that he wasn't being given proper nutrition at meal time, according to a handwritten grievance obtained by NewsNation."I have, on several occasions, not received all items of food on my tray," he whined. "I address this during service, and have yet to receive any replacements, in fact, the kitchen is not even called."BRYAN KOHBERGER'S 'WEIRD' BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL AWKWARDNESS MAY MAKE HIM BIGGER TARGET THAN JEFFREY DAHMERHe wrote that he knows items are missing because of "the policy book," but no one helped him."The nutritional standard is not being upheld unless I receive my full tray," he added.Kohberger made his first complaint on his second day in J Block, according to People.That's the prison wing where he's been placed. It is for high-profile, high-risk prisoners, including death row inmates like Chad Daybell as well as lifers like Kohberger.Less than a week later, he reportedly complained again that another prisoner told him, "I'll b--- f--- you" and told guards someone else warned him, "The only a-- we'll be eating is Kohberger's."Cameron Lindsay, a prison consultant, called Kohberger "a monster and a fool in one" for his antics."No way in hell the Idaho Department of Correction capitulates and satisfies his request to be moved," Lindsay told Fox News Digital. "My prediction is hell stay right where he is. His constitutional rights, particularly the Eighth Amendment, fails relevancy here because Kohberger is segregated from all other inmates, thus being reasonably protected from physical harm. If he had a lick of sense, hed keep his mouth shut, his head down, and maybe over time his welcoming committee will lessen their verbal tirades against him."State prison officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

For years, weve watched with frustration as Democratic administrations pulled Americas military away from its core mission and dragged it into a culture war that it never asked for.As a veteran and a current service member of the U.S. Armed Forces, we have seen firsthand how the military was transformed under the Biden administration into a progressive playground where identity politics took priority over readiness. Standards were weakened. Language was policed. And under the banner of "diversity," the integrity and morale of our military was quietly undermined.Its no wondermilitary recruitment hit historic lows, especially among women. When the Pentagon began forcing female servicemembers to share locker rooms, showers and sleeping quarters with biological males, it sent a loud message: Womens safety and privacy were no longer a priority.Even merit-based advancement, a core principle at the heart of any effective and lethal military, was replaced with divisive quotas and radical social engineering.But that tide is turning under the strong, unapologetic leadership of President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.ARMY UNVEILS MODERNIZATION PLAN BECAUSE, NO LOBBYIST EVER WON A WAR'This year, nearly7,300 more women have enlisted in our armed forces compared to the same time last year. Thats not just a statistic; its a clear and resounding statement. American women are coming back to the military, and theyre doing so under the Trump administration.This surge is the result of a leadership philosophy rooted in a warrior ethos, fairness and unshakable standards. Secretary Hegseth has made it clear: women are welcome to serve in combat, but they will meet the same demanding physical and mental standards as their male counterparts.Thats not discrimination; thats respect. Equal treatment means equal expectations.The results speak for themselves. The Army has already exceeded its recruiting goals by more than 10%, and every service branch is on track to meet or exceed their numbers. Why? Because the American people are seeing a military returning to its purpose: fighting and winning wars not pronoun briefings and DEI seminars.As a veteran and a current service member, weve lived the difference between mission-first leadership and agenda-first leadership. When troops trust their commanders and believe in the mission, morale rises. Standards rise. Readiness improves. Thats the culture were seeing return today.THE PENTAGON NEEDS MAJOR REFORM. NOW IS OUR CHANCEIn Congress, weve also proudly supported real investments in our troops,including a 10% pay raise for junior enlisted personnel. These young men and women are the backbone of our force. They shouldnt have to choose between serving their country and putting food on the table.Of course, the media doesnt like this narrative. Theyd rather spin up outrage and falsehoods. But strong values like faith, family and patriotism have always been part of what makes the U.S. Armed Forces exceptional. Its no coincidence that as leadership returns to those values, enlistment is rebounding.To the young women of this country: you are needed. If you are strong, tough, disciplined and ready to serve something bigger than yourself, the United States military is a place where you can thrive. You will be respected. You will be expected to perform. And you will be part of a force that values your contribution not because of who you are, but because of what you bring to the mission.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThe rise in female enlistment is proof that Americas women are watching, and theyre responding to real leadership. Not the hollow pandering of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party, but the return of strength, moral clarity and unapologetic patriotism.With conservative leadership at the helm, the U.S. is getting back on track. And were proud to stand with the women leading the way.Rep. Sheri Biggs, a Republican, represents South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District.Disclaimer: Rep. Sheri Biggs is a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard. The views expressed in this op-ed are her own and do not reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Air National Guard or the Department of Defense.

The summer heat can be tough on anyones body and mind but the stakes are higher for seniors.Extreme heat may speed up "biological aging" in older individuals, raising concerns about its impact on long-term health, according to a recent study published in the journal Science Advances.Dr. Macie P. Smith, a licensed social worker and gerontologist based in South Carolina, weighed in on the relationship between heat and aging in an interview with Fox News Digital. (See the video at the top of this article.)IM A CARDIOLOGIST HERES HOW THE SUMMER HEAT COULD DAMAGE YOUR HEARTSeniors run the risk of becoming dehydrated which, when coupled with extreme heat, can be a "recipe for disaster," including events such as heatstroke, she said."Dehydration is one of the most common reasons our seniors are hospitalized," Smith added.Often, seniors don't drink enough water because they want to avoid frequent urination, Smith suggested, and the sense of thirst also fades with age."Simply because they're not thirsty doesn't mean they don't need to hydrate themselves," she said. "They still need to be well-hydrated especially during extreme heat."Certain medications commonly taken by seniors such as pills that reduce fluid retention, also known as diuretics or water pills can further dehydrate the body.Dehydration can also lead to urinary tract infections (UTIs), which can have a severe impact on seniors, often mimicking symptoms of late-stage dementia or Alzheimers disease, Smith noted.EXTREME HEAT AFFECTS THE BRAIN HERE'S HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COGNITIVE HEALTHSigns of dehydration can include dry mouth, the inability to produce tears and clammy skin."From sun-up to sundown, you want to be sure that you are drinking and eating foods that are going to ensure that you stay well-hydrated and that you are not putting yourself at risk of hospitalization," the expert said.Seniors also typically experience reduced body and muscle mass, thinner skin, and a reduced ability to regulate body temperature as they age, according to Smith.The effects of heat can strain the body not just physically, but also cognitively and emotionally, the expert noted."Stress ages people prematurely," Smith said. "When we think about the extreme heat and the effects it has on a seniors body we're talking about their brain function as well."Smith pointed out that many seniors are still very active and while this should be encouraged, its also important to keep the time of day in mind."We want to be sure that seniors are doing the bulk of their activities during the morning hours before the extreme heat hits, which could be as early as 11 a.m.," she said.This advice especially applies to seniors who live in warmer areas of the U.S., like Florida or Las Vegas.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"Before you go to bed, take stock of what the temperature is going to be for the next day," Smith advised. "Test your cooling system regularly to make sure it works."There are grant programs that can help seniors ensure that they have proper cooling systems in their homes, she noted.For those with a senior loved one who may need assistance during the hot summer months, Smith suggests checking in and making sure theyre living in an environment at an appropriate temperature and are properly hydrated.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"You want to find creative ways to be respectful and to ensure their independence while ensuring that they are maintaining a healthy lifestyle," she said."This all helps them to age well and not prematurely."Fox News Digitals Khloe Quill contributed to this report.

MSNBC staffers are "cautiously optimistic" about the uncharted territory their network is heading into once its separation with NBC News is finally complete. Except the channel's new name has not received the warmest reception.On Monday, MSNBC announced the new name: MS NOW, an acronym for "My Source for News, Opinion, and the World.""I did see somebody joke on social media that pretty soon we're just going to call it MS-13, which I thought was kind of funny," one MSNBC staffer told Fox News Digital.LIBERAL MEDIA SPLIT: WHO GETS WHAT IN THE NBC-MSNBC DIVORCE?Last year, Comcast announced it was spinning off its cable networks into a separate company, now named Versant. Versant will be the new home of MSNBC, CNBC, USA Network, Oxygen, E!,SYFY andthe Golf Channel among other assets, while NBCUniversal maintains NBC News, the NBC News Now streaming network, Telemundo and Bravo."I don't get it," the staffer said. "I would have thought if we had changed our name, we should change it in a meaningful way, not this. This doesn't feel all that meaningful."The network insider knocked how the full name of MS NOW is grammatically incorrect and noted that while "news" and "opinion" are standard in journalism, "world" is not and world events would simply fall under news and opinion.They also pointed out that "MS," which has been the network's nickname within the company, is the "least relevant" part of the name since "MS" originally stood for Microsoft, NBC's former partner in launching the network, but it severed ties in 2012."I assume we hired experts for this, and it's a little puzzling. I hope it's not indicative of how we're gonna make decisions in the future," they said of the name.A second MSNBC insider said it was good for the new network to have similar initials for the sake of familiarity with loyal viewers, but that MS NOW was far from perfect. A third liked the name change.TRUMP SLAMS MSNBC OVER NAME CHANGE, SAYS NETWORK IS A FAILURE BY ANY NAMEWhile the debut of MS NOW has had a rough go on social media, staffers remain positive ahead of the NBC split."The media world, especially old media, is just so splintered and things are changing so much that I think it's sort of a wait and see. The feeling from people that are running it is they want to be entrepreneurial. They know that they can take chances that they weren't able to take under NBC," an NBC insider said.They added there is a massive "bureaucracy" that MSNBC shows have had to grapple with from Comcast and NBC when it came to wanting to expand their shows or budgets."Just layer, after layer, after layer," they said.The awkward marriage at times of NBC News and its progressive cable arm was crystallized last year after the disastrous, short-lived hiring of former Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel as a political analyst.While NBC touted the hiring as a slam dunk for the organization, MSNBC hosts revolted on-air. In her on-air debut, McDaniel was subjected to a painful interview by her new "colleague" Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press" over her past efforts surrounding overturning the 2020 election and support for Donald Trump.MSNBC'S REVAMPED LINEUP FLOUNDERS, JEN PSAKI SHEDS 47% OF PREDECESSORS' VIEWERSHIPMSNBC figures from the "Morning Joe" hosts to Nicolle Wallace to Rachel Maddow spoke out against the move publicly, and McDaniel was let go less than a week later. NBCUniversal News Group chairman Cesar Conde apologized to staffers for the embarrassing episode that revealed a sharp disconnect between NBC brass and MSNBC sensibilities."It was a clunky move," the insider said. "There were dozens of people that NBC could have selected that were more sympathetic toward the Republican Party and even Trump's policies that didn't carry the baggage that she carried."The first MSNBC insider similarly remains "cautiously optimistic" about their network's future post-NBC."I think it is probably better than not to not be associated with NBC. I actually think losing the NBC branding is good for us," the MSNBC insider said. "Because NBC will be a target of this administration and will be all up in our grill about doing things that ruin their reputation and their access with the administration. So, the less we have to do with NBC, the better.""I think sticking with NBC just would have been limiting for us We were not free to do what we wanted to do because it would piss off Comcast and NBC all the time, and it was going to end up with Donald Trump suing NBC over something we said or saying that they wanted to cancel their licenses or whatever the case is. So I've always thought we would be better off without NBC."A fourth insider told Fox News Digital that MSNBC colleagues kept referring to Monday's announcement as "Independence Day," touting the network's liberation from its broadcasting sister.MSNBC HOST EXPLODES LIVE ON AIR OVER PUTIN TALKS, RANTS TRUMP DOESNT GIVE A S--- ABOUT DEMOCRACY'MSNBC has been on a hiring spree since the network will be losing all of NBC's newsroom resources as part of the separation. And as part of the divorce, NBC gets to keep the house, meaning MSNBC is packing up its boxes and leaving Rockefeller Center in New York City and vacating NBC's Washington, D.C., bureau near the U.S. Capitol.The first MSNBC staffer predicted MS NOW "will hobble" when it launches this fall, particularly the daytime programming, but will eventually find its footing by January."Where you're gonna see the lack of news-gathering is in our actual reporting and in our dayside, where they depend on reporters a lot. That's gonna struggle, but dayside's struggling anyway," they said. "Primetime will chug along as normal, because we have contributors and we've got free guests and I think that'll work fine."MSNBC staffers believe the network is in a "strong position" with its adversarial dynamic with the Trump administration and embrace the role of being the "opposition," separating itself from other networks and appealing to liberal viewers who need a go-to outlet during the current era of GOP-controlled government.However, the "open question" that MSNBC staffers have is regarding its new corporate leadership and the mixed signals they say they've received about MS NOW's direction by appointed Versant CEO Mark Lazarus, who previously served as NBCUniversal's television and streaming chief."When the split-off was announced and all the MSNBC people were asking Mark Lazarus are we still going to be leaning into liberal perspectives and all this kind of stuff?, he sort of gave off a vibe that said, 'Guys, that's 99th on my list of things to worry about. You don't seem to understand I've got to worry about splitting the buildings and splitting the staff and getting us a studio and operationally-' He said 'What MSNBC is on TV isn't even in the top 25 things we're worried about' and I think people read that to mean that we're just going to become more conservative. And what they realize is actually they've just been busy separating the companies," the first MSNBC staffer said."And now we're going to start to figure out what we actually are going forward and whether that's global coverage, whether that's liberal stances, whether it's having more Republicans on our air, more debates, I think we're not there yet," they continued. "I think it's interesting to see branding come out before we've actually had the discussion of who we are. I guess they've got to have it because they've actually got to happen to go on TV, but we haven't had the network-wide discussion about who we are. You know, our ad campaign is, This is who we are. I think most people in the building would wonder who we are."MSNBC spokesperson Richard Hudock forcefully pushed back, telling Fox News Digital, "Weve made it clearrepeatedly, on the record, both internally and externallythat the direction of the network is not changing. Full stop."Memos sent by Lazarus and MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler also assured staffers nothing would change beside its name."While our name will be changing, who we are and what we do will not," Kutler wrote. "Our commitment to our work and our audiences will not waiver from what the brand promise has been for three decades."Hudock similarly declared Monday that "The name is changing, but we are not," insisting on X that all the network's hosts will be "doing what they have always done."Fox News' David Rutz contributed to this report.