Sources close to the newsroom can confirm
News Cat
The desk is staffed. The anchor remains technically present and fully unavailable.
Two Newsroom Conditions
On The Air
Paws folded, tie straight, he waits for one source to say anything useful.
Between Updates
Eyes closed, coffee cooling, he declines every request for immediate comment.
The Late Bulletin
News Cat arrived before dawn, reviewed one blank sheet, and placed both paws on the desk. The mug remains untouched. The tie remains straight. Since 6:14 a.m., every source has repeated the same update: nothing has changed. He responded by closing his eyes for an editorial pause. The pause continues. Producers are speaking softly. The next bulletin is expected whenever he wakes up, notices the paper, or smells the coffee.
More updates after this extremely short nap.