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Maria Bartiromo

Maria Bartiromo is a prominent American journalist, author, and news anchor known for her conservative viewpoints. She currently hosts Mornings with Maria and Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street on Fox Business, as well as Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo on Fox News. Her career has largely focused on financial reporting and analysis, establishing her as a recognizable figure in the business news landscape.

5 hours ago : Khanna Defends Democrats, Reminds Bartiromo of Constitution; Lawmaker Confronts Fox Host on ICE.

Ro Khanna defended Democrats' actions during Trump's speech and reminded Maria Bartiromo of the Constitution. A Democratic lawmaker also challenged her on ICE killings, creating a tense exchange on Fox Business.

1933: Grandfather Immigrated

In 1933, Carmine Bartiromo, Maria Bartiromo's grandfather, immigrated to the United States from Nocera, Campania, settling in New York and serving in the US Armed Forces.

September 11, 1967: Maria Bartiromo Born

On September 11, 1967, Maria Sara Bartiromo was born. She is an American conservative journalist, financial reporter, and news anchor, hosting shows on Fox Business and Fox News.

1988: Internship

In 1988, Maria Bartiromo started her internship, after which she spent five years as an executive producer and assignment editor with CNN Business.

1989: Graduates from NYU

In 1989, Maria Bartiromo graduated from New York University's Washington Square Campus with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and economics.

1989: Internship

In 1989, Maria Bartiromo started her internship, after which she spent five years as an executive producer and assignment editor with CNN Business.

1990: First meeting with Jonathan Steinberg

Maria Bartiromo first met Jonathan Steinberg in 1990.

1993: Joins CNBC

In 1993, Maria Bartiromo joined CNBC after working at CNN for five years as a producer. During her 20 years at CNBC, she hosted Closing Bell and On the Money with Maria Bartiromo. She was the first television journalist to deliver live reports from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

1995: Anchors Columbus Day Parade Coverage

In 1995, Maria Bartiromo began anchoring the television coverage of New York City's Columbus Day Parade.

1997: Hosts Business Center

From 1997 to 1999, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program Business Center.

1997: Excellence in Broadcast Journalism Award

In 1997, Bartiromo received the Excellence in Broadcast Journalism Award.

1998: Hosts Market Wrap

From 1998 to 2000, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program Market Wrap.

1999: Hosts Business Center

From 1997 to 1999, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program Business Center.

1999: Marriage to Jonathan Steinberg

In 1999, Maria Bartiromo married Jonathan Steinberg.

2000: Hosts Market Wrap

From 1998 to 2000, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program Market Wrap.

2001: Bartiromo's first book

In 2001, Bartiromo published her first book, "Use the News: How to Separate the Noise from the Investment Nuggets and Make Money in Any Economy".

2002: Hosts Closing Bell

From 2002 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo hosted CNBC's Closing Bell.

2002: Release of "Maria Bartiromo" song

In 2002, Joey Ramone released the song "Maria Bartiromo" on his solo album, Don't Worry About Me.

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2003: Appearance in "Risk/Reward"

In 2003, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in the documentary "Risk/Reward".

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2004: Lincoln Statue Award

In 2004, Bartiromo was presented with the Lincoln Statue Award by the Union League of Philadelphia.

2006: Controversy Over Executive Relationships

In 2006, controversy arose regarding Maria Bartiromo's social relationships with some of the executives she covered, including overseas trips, leading to scrutiny of her journalistic integrity.

January 2007: Trademark Application for "Money Honey"

In January 2007, Maria Bartiromo filed trademark applications to use the term "Money Honey" for a line of children's products, including toys, puzzles, and coloring books, to teach kids about money.

2007: Hosts The Business of Innovation

In 2007, Maria Bartiromo began hosting The Business of Innovation on CNBC.

2008: Comments on Financial Crisis

Following the 2008 financial crisis, Maria Bartiromo commented on the collapse of Wall Street firms, federal bailouts, and the need for accountability from boards of directors and regulators to regain public trust.

2008: Gracie Award for Outstanding Documentary and Emmy Award

In 2008, Bartiromo won a Gracie Award for Outstanding Documentary and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story.

2008: Signs New Contract with CNBC

In late 2008, Maria Bartiromo signed a new five-year contract with CNBC.

2009: Emmy Award for Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting

In 2009, Bartiromo received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting.

2009: Appearance in "The Taking of Pelham 123"

In 2009, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in the remake of "The Taking of Pelham 123".

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2009: Listed as one of "50 Faces That Shaped the Decade"

In 2009, the Financial Times listed Bartiromo as one of "50 Faces That Shaped the Decade".

2010: Bartiromo publishes "The 10 Laws of Enduring Success"

In 2010, Bartiromo released her book "The 10 Laws of Enduring Success".

2010: Adjunct professor at the Stern School

In 2010, Maria Bartiromo acted as an adjunct professor at the Stern School, co-teaching a seminar titled "Global Markets and Normative Frameworks".

2010: Appearances in "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" and "Inside Job"

In 2010, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" and the documentary "Inside Job".

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2010: Grand Marshal of Columbus Day Parade

In 2010, Maria Bartiromo served as the Grand Marshal of New York City's Columbus Day Parade.

2011: Bartiromo publishes "The Weekend That Changed Wall Street"

In 2011, Bartiromo released her book "The Weekend That Changed Wall Street".

2011: Inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame

In 2011, Maria Bartiromo was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame.

2012: Appearance in "Arbitrage"

In 2012, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in the finance thriller, "Arbitrage".

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2012: Commencement speech at NYU Stern School of Business

In 2012, Maria Bartiromo gave the commencement speech at the NYU Stern School of Business.

November 18, 2013: Announcement of Joining Fox Business

On November 18, 2013, it was announced that Maria Bartiromo was leaving CNBC to join Fox Business (FBN), where she would anchor a daily market hours program and have a role on Fox News.

2013: Hosts Closing Bell

From 2002 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo hosted CNBC's Closing Bell.

2013: Maria Bartiromo taught at the Stern School

In 2013, Maria Bartiromo concluded her time acting as an adjunct professor at the Stern School.

2013: Leaves CNBC for Fox

In 2013, Maria Bartiromo left CNBC to host shows for Fox.

November 10, 2015: Moderates Republican Debate

On November 10, 2015, Maria Bartiromo was one of three moderators for Fox Business for the Republican Party presidential debate at the Milwaukee Theatre.

January 14, 2016: Co-Hosts Republican Debate

On January 14, 2016, Maria Bartiromo co-hosted another Republican debate on Fox Business at the North Charleston Coliseum.

2016: Sharp Pro-Trump Stance

During the 2016 election, Bartiromo took an increasingly sharp pro-Trump stance, such as repeating trolling Internet posts attacking Clinton.

2016: Inducted into the Library of American Broadcasting

In 2016, Maria Bartiromo was inducted into the Library of American Broadcasting.

2016: Benefited from Nomination Race

In 2016, Maria Bartiromo's ratings benefited from the Republican presidential nomination race, as she developed an on-air relationship with Donald Trump.

2017: Advocate for Trump Administration

After Donald Trump became president in 2017, Maria Bartiromo became an advocate for the Trump administration, frequently repeating administration talking points and giving friendly interviews to Trump.

2018: Keynote speaker for Fontbonne's 80th anniversary gala

In 2018, Maria Bartiromo was the keynote speaker for Fontbonne Hall Academy's 80th anniversary gala.

September 2019: Bartiromo signs new multi-year deal with FBN

In September 2019, Maria Bartiromo signed a new multi-year deal with Fox Business Network (FBN).

November 8, 2020: Bartiromo's on-air conversation with Sidney Powell

On November 8, 2020, Maria Bartiromo's unsourced on-air conversation with Sidney Powell largely started Fox News' false claims about the election, with Bartiromo not fact-checking or asking for evidence.

November 2020: Post-Election Interview with Trump

In late November 2020, after Donald Trump lost his bid for reelection, Maria Bartiromo conducted the first post-election interview with Trump, backing his false claims of election fraud and his attempt to overturn the election results. She was criticized for not asking Trump to substantiate his claims.

December 2020: Smartmatic threatens legal action against Fox News

In December 2020, Smartmatic sent a letter to Fox News threatening legal action and demanding retractions for baselessly accusing them of conspiring to rig the election.

2020: Bartiromo co-authors "The Cost: Trump, China, and American Renewal"

In 2020, Bartiromo co-authored the book "The Cost: Trump, China, and American Renewal" with James Freeman.

2020: Defamation Lawsuit

In 2020, Maria Bartiromo was named in a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit by Smartmatic and the Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News Network defamation lawsuit for broadcasting false statements about the plaintiff company's voting machines.

January 2021: Bartiromo gets trial run to head Fox News' primetime slot

During the latter part of January 2021, Fox News gave Maria Bartiromo a trial run to head one of Fox News' primetime slots, the new weekday 7 p.m. Fox News Primetime political opinions show.

January 2021: Bartiromo hosts Peter Navarro, falsely claims election irregularities

In January 2021, Maria Bartiromo hosted Peter Navarro, who falsely claimed Trump won the election, and Bartiromo concurred, falsely claiming there were irregularities in the election. Later in January 2021, she falsely claimed that Democrats wore MAGA clothing and were behind the storming of the Capitol.

January 25, 2021: Bartiromo guest hosts Fox News Primetime

Maria Bartiromo's guest hosting stint on Fox News Primetime began the week of January 25, 2021, but she did not get the permanent time slot.

February 2021: Smartmatic files defamation suit against Fox News and hosts

In February 2021, Smartmatic filed a $2.7 billion defamation suit against Fox News, three hosts including Maria Bartiromo, and two network guests.

July 2021: Bartiromo references Ashli Babbitt as a "wonderful woman"

In July 2021, Maria Bartiromo referenced Ashli Babbitt, who was shot during the storming of the U.S. Capitol, as a "wonderful woman" who "went to peaceful protest."

November 2021: Barr's Account of Bartiromo's Call

In November 2021, Jonathan Karl reported that in November 2020, Maria Bartiromo called attorney general Bill Barr to complain that the DOJ hadn't done anything to stop the Democrats from stealing the election, to which Barr responded sternly.

March 2022: Defamation suit against Fox News can proceed

In March 2022, a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled that the defamation suit against Fox News could proceed, with claims against Bartiromo allowed to stand.

April 2023: Lawsuit Discovery Phase

As of April 2023, the Smartmatic defamation lawsuit involving Maria Bartiromo was in the discovery phase.

October 2024: Bartiromo promotes story about Arizona election integrity

In October 2024, Maria Bartiromo promoted a story from The Gateway Pundit, a far-right fake news website, claiming that Arizona's Secretary of State was trying to hide an election integrity problem.

2024: Equivalent Value

In 2008, Bartiromo signed a contract with CNBC equivalent to $5,705,000 in 2024.