Group 1 - Bezos is considering acquiring CNBC to expand his media portfolio, with plans potentially starting after Comcast divests CNBC later this year [1] - CNBC is known for programs like "Squawk Box" and "Mad Money with Jim Cramer," which align with Bezos's interests in creating a "neutral voice" in his media collection [1] - This move comes as Bezos seeks to reshape his media image following subscriber losses and staff departures at The Washington Post, where over 300,000 readers canceled subscriptions prior to the last U.S. election [1][3] Group 2 - Comcast plans to spin off its cable assets, including CNBC and MSNBC, into a new public company named Versant, which has an annual revenue of approximately $7 billion [2] - The spin-off plan may face challenges due to tax restrictions, as Versant cannot sell significant assets like CNBC for two years post-divestiture without incurring substantial tax penalties [2] - Sources indicate that Bezos has not yet engaged with Comcast regarding the acquisition, and Versant aims to develop CNBC's business rather than sell it [2] Group 3 - Since acquiring The Washington Post for $250 million in 2013, Bezos has faced significant losses and subscriber declines, prompting a shift towards a more neutral editorial stance [3] - The decision to withdraw support for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris led to a backlash, resulting in a wave of employee resignations and further subscriber cancellations [3] - Bezos's directive for the opinion section to focus on topics like "personal freedom and free markets" rather than political commentary has led to the resignation of key editorial staff [3]