Fox journalists sick of Hannity’s stumping

The Washington, D.C., journalists at Fox News are used to over-the-top commentary from opinion hosts on the cable network.

Sean Hannity’s on-stage appearance at President Trump’s Missouri rally on the eve of the midterm election was seen as an egregious breach of standards for a news organization, even one with a political commentator who is known to be a White House cheerleader.

The images of Hannity embracing the president — presented by other news outlets as an example of how Fox News serves as a propaganda machine for the White House — led the network’s top Washington, D.C., journalists to complain to senior executives this week.

The straight-ahead journalism on Fox News is often overshadowed by its prime-time commentators whose views align with Trump.

Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier said he had a personal discussion with Hannity about the Missouri appearance. Fox News publicly rebuked the actions of Hannity and weekend host Jeanine Pirro, who appeared at the rally. There is no indication that any disciplinary measures are being taken.

Hannity issued a statement on Tuesday claiming he did not know Trump would call him onstage. The explanation was at odds with a news release issued by the Trump campaign Sunday that promoted the appearances of Hannity and conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh at the event.

‘Breaking Bad’ movie is in development

Bryan Cranston confirmed a “Breaking Bad” movie is in development, although he’s not sure he’s in it.

Following reports “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan is prepping a two-hour movie, Cranston on Wednesday called into the sports talk radio show “The Dan Patrick Show” and confirmed the project.

Cranston said he hasn’t read the script and that his character, Walter White, may not even be in it. Cranston said he would “absolutely” return to the character if he was in it.

The two-hour spinoff is set to begin shooting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in mid-November under the code name “Greenbrier.”

Gilligan’s “Breaking Bad” prequel series “Better Call Saul” last month concluded its fourth season.