Bari Weiss has reportedly been given a 'blank check' to promote 60 Minutes, as expectations mount following recent chaos at the CBS flagship show, with a multi-pronged campaign planned.

Former '60 Minutes' correspondents Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi are moving from the newsroom to the classroom, following a shake-up at CBS.

Bari Weiss, as editor-in-chief of 60 Minutes, has made surprising new hires following the departure of several veteran journalists, including Scott Pelley and Anderson Cooper.

CBS News continues to face setbacks and a decline in viewership, with ABC's David Muir surpassing anchor Tony Dokoupil in ratings, following Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief.

A prominent CNN personality is reportedly leaving the network ahead of a potential Paramount takeover and possible leadership changes involving Bari Weiss, causing concern among staff.

Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief, is hiring British journalists at CBS News, stating her belief that they reject what she perceives as an overly 'woke' consensus. This move comes six years after her public resignation from the New York Times and eight tumultuous months in her current role.

An opinion piece discusses the declining trust in news media among Americans and highlights Bari Weiss's attempts to address this issue, acknowledging the significant institutional challenges she faces.

Bari Weiss, who took over CBS News in October 2025, is facing criticism, with CNN's Brian Stelter suggesting that trust in the network is eroding under her leadership.

Bari Weiss's tumultuous overhaul of '60 Minutes' has drawn increased scrutiny to her management style at CBS News, following Scott Pelley's bombshell interview about his firing.

Known CBS correspondent Scott Pelley was reportedly fired from '60 Minutes' after refusing to spread falsehoods, leading to accusations against editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and internal turmoil at the US news channel.

Sarah Safer, daughter of the late 60 Minutes correspondent Morley Safer, has publicly expressed her disgust over Bari Weiss's actions at CBS, suggesting a negative impact on the program.

Forbes reports that '60 Minutes,' despite its strong ratings, is undergoing significant changes under Bari Weiss, drawing criticism.

CBS News has decided not to renew the contract of a '60 Minutes' correspondent following reports of clashes with a top editor, identified in some reports as Bari Weiss.

Sharyn Alfonsi, a '60 Minutes' journalist, has lost her deal with CBS after accusing CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, of political meddling, following the abrupt pulling of her segment on a Salvadoran prison.

The CBS News chief is expected to restructure '60 Minutes' and 'CBS Mornings' in the coming months, with a potential Paramount-Warner Bros. merger possibly leading to an even larger reorganization.

Claire Day is set to depart her role as CBS News Bureau Chief of London on May 1, with Shayndi Raice taking over, amidst what is described as the 'Bari Weiss drama.'

A report indicates a significant disagreement between Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, and Tom Cibrowski, president of CBS News, regarding the future direction of news coverage amidst plummeting ratings.

A look at all the personnel changes that have rocked CBS News including the appointment of editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and the exits of "60 Minutes" correspondent Anderson Cooper.

Scoot MacFarlane became the latest CBS News employee to exit amid editor-in-chief Bari Weiss’ reshaping of the organization, saying it was his decision.

CBS News is facing accusations of breaking journalistic standards to align with President Trump, especially since Bari Weiss became editor-in-chief in late 2025.

Insiders are speculating about the future of CBS News' flagship program '60 Minutes' as Bari Weiss leads a reimagining of the network, potentially bringing significant changes.

Longevity guru Peter Attia is out as a contributor at CBS News well before he really even offer any analysis or hot takes. Attia, who was recently named to a list of new contributors at CBS News under Bari Weiss, the Paramount Skydance unit’s editor in chief, will leave the role, according to a person […]

Jay Sures, a UC Regent and UCLA alum, has publicly backed Bari Weiss after her UCLA lecture was reportedly canceled, citing personal security concerns.

A producer for CBS Evening News has resigned, claiming staff are pressured to self-censor under the leadership of Bari Weiss.

CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil's show achieved its best ratings in months during his two-week absence, with him set to return to his hosting duties.

A new current affairs program is reportedly being pitched to streaming giants, potentially involving talent who were frozen out or dismissed by controversial CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat has joined '60 Minutes' as a correspondent, marking a significant move in a CBS program shakeup. This change sees a prominent conservative voice moving to the long-running news program.

CNN staffers are reportedly concerned about a potential Bari Weiss takeover as the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition moves closer to completion.

Henry Schuster, a veteran producer for 60 Minutes, announced his departure from CBS News, taking a shot at editor-in-chief Bari Weiss amidst an ongoing exodus of talent.

CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil opens up about his experiences, including working with Bari Weiss and David Ellison, and reflects on an on-air joke he regrets.

CBS News has announced the hiring of Josh Boswell and Cho Park to join its investigative reporting team, bolstering the I-Unit under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.

CBS News is planning to hire prominent British broadcaster Trevor Phillips, currently a Sunday morning presenter on Sky News, as a global correspondent, making him one of the most significant appointments by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.

The exclusive guest list for the Sun Valley 2026 conference, Allen & Co.'s annual retreat for media and tech moguls, has been revealed, including figures like David Ellison, Bari Weiss, and Jeff Bezos.

Scott Pelley of CBS News accused Bari Weiss of editorial interference after being ousted from '60 Minutes'. This incident adds to the program's long history of controversies, including those related to the Hunter Biden laptop and Kamala Harris edits.

A significant internal crisis has erupted at CBS, described as a 'mutiny' against Bari Weiss and David Ellison, which reportedly originated from Donald Trump’s earlier criticisms of '60 Minutes'.

Senior editors at Hollywood Reporter discuss the internal drama, firings, and hirings at '60 Minutes' concerning Bari Weiss's proposed rebuild plan. The report highlights dueling views on the future direction of the show.

Its incoming exec producer reveals early plans (including beat correspondents) as the overhaul hits insiders like “like a ton of bricks" after being telegraphed by CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss.

A CBS reporter, known for a previous feud with Bari Weiss, has criticized the network following her abrupt ouster from the '60 Minutes' program, stating her contract was not renewed but she refuses to resign.

As CBS Radio shutters its operations, the WGA East union, which has represented its reporters since 1954, released a strong memo accusing David Ellison and Bari Weiss of breaking trust with employees and audience.

Paramount has denied reports that Bari Weiss is being sidelined from CBS News and 60 Minutes, following insider complaints that she is 'drastically overstretched' and lacks necessary experience.

A 60 Minutes correspondent, Sharyn Alfonsi, publicly criticized Bari Weiss's takeover, alleging it is spreading 'corporate meddling and editorial fear.' Alfonsi had previously clashed with Weiss over a report on migrants.

James Carville publicly criticized Bill Maher, referencing Bari Weiss, and reacted to Donald Trump's comments on Robert Mueller during a Politicon podcast, further elaborating on his views in a heated rant.

CBS News is planning to lay off dozens of employees across the company as top editor Bari Weiss implements a significant restructuring of the broadcast network.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly backed out of a CBS interview after the network chief Bari Weiss appeared to endorse criticism of him on social media.

Justice correspondent most known for his January 6 Capitol riot coverage, is latest to quit Bari Weiss-led network Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Scott MacFarlane, the CBS News justice correspondent most known for his extensive coverage of the January 6 Capitol insurrection, surprised colleagues on Monday morning by announcing his departure from the network, which he joined in late 2021. MacFarlane is only the latest departure from the Bari Wei...

"Anathema In The University Mission": Bari Weiss Canceled At UCLA Authored by Jonathan Turley, This week, CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was supposed to give the UCLA Burkle Center’s annual Daniel Pearl Memorial guest lecture on “The Future of Journalism.” It was a wonderful opportunity for students to hear from one of the impactful voices in the media. However, they will not be able to do so after a successful cancel campaign supported by faculty members. The College Fi...

A health guru, reportedly brought to CBS by Bari Weiss, has stepped down after his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed. He apologized for his behavior but denied any criminal activity.

The longevity researcher and health influencer had been named a contributor to CBS by Bari Weiss last month.

Anderson Cooper said he's leaving CBS News to spend more time with his family. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images Anderson Cooper said Monday he was exiting CBS News' "60 Minutes" after nearly 20 years. It comes at a turbulent time for CBS News under its new editor in chief, Bari Weiss. Some media commentators said Cooper's exit will add to the uncertainty surrounding '60 Minutes.' Veteran broadcaster Anderson Cooper said Monday that he is leaving his role as a correspondent on CBS News' "60 Minutes" after nearly 20 years. In a statement, Cooper said he intended to spend more time focusing on his CNN gig, and his family. His exit comes at an already turbulent time for CBS News under its new editor in chief, Bari Weiss. Here are what some of the leading voices in media are saying about Cooper's "60 Minutes" departure. Keith Olbermann Chris Sorensen for The Washington Post via Getty Images Sports broadcaster Keith Olbermann shared the news about Cooper's departure on his Bluesky account, posting: "Anderson Cooper has left the sinking ship that is Idiot Bari Weiss's New Stormfront CBS." Olbermann later added, "Now, people will only be able to NOT watch AC on cnn." Cooper has worked at CNN since 2001, where he is a political commentator and hosts the "Anderson Cooper 360" show. Brian Lowry FilmMagic/FilmMagic for HBO Brian Lowry, a longtime media columnist and current Hollywood correspondent at Status News, a media newsletter, wrote on X: "Have worked around Hollywood long enough to know nobody ever really leaves a job to spend more time with their family." Tom Jones Tom Jones, senior media writer at The Poynter Report, wrote in his newsletter that Cooper's departure marked "the end of a journalism era." Jones said that Cooper's exit "certainly adds more uncertainty in a news division that is very much in flux under relatively new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss." He added: "It also raises questions about '60 Minutes,' the previous gold standard of TV news shows." Lydia Polgreen Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Audible Lydia Polgreen, a New York Times opinion writer and the former editor in chief of HuffPost, posted to X on Tuesday: "I don't watch much TV news, but @andersoncooper is in a league of his own as a television journalist. A huge loss for 60 Minutes." Brian Stelter Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for CNN/WBD CNN's chief media analyst, Brian Stelter, wrote in his "Reliable Sources" newsletter Tuesday that there are open questions about which other correspondents might leave, "and on what terms." "The risk is obvious: Loyal '60 Minutes' viewers will leave along with the correspondents they like to watch," Stelter said. Read the original article on Business Insider

Ten months into her role as editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss's biggest challenge at CBS News is the upcoming revamp of the 60 Minutes program.

CBS News correspondent Trevor Phillips offered a candid assessment of his new boss, Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, stating she will either 'change the world or crash and burn'.

Dismissed reporter Cecilia Vega accuses CBS News chief Bari Weiss of steering the US news channel towards a pro-Trump stance and claims she was asked to spread false information in her reports. CBS denies the allegations.

Some CBS News staffers reportedly expressed dismay and were 'mortified' by the network's Fourth of July broadcast, specifically citing the inclusion of Kanye West footage in a report about P Diddy.

Staff at 60 Minutes are reportedly growing anxious that Bari Weiss's ousters of top talent, including the termination of longtime correspondent Scott Pelley in June, will negatively impact the show's quality.

Mark Thompson, CNN's editor-in-chief, reportedly informed Paramount officials that he would not agree to share oversight of CNN with another executive, amidst the ongoing Paramount-Warner Bros. merger discussions.

CBS Mornings is reportedly experiencing its lowest June viewership ever, with ratings plunging significantly after the firing of Scott Pelley and subsequent upheaval involving Bari Weiss.

CBS News Chief Bari Weiss has reportedly met with BBC's Justin Webb and other British journalists in London, signaling her intent to recruit international talent for global positions.

Former staffers of '60 Minutes' have voiced strong criticism against Bari Weiss, with some calling the recent layoffs 'Black Thursday'. Several senior producers and correspondents were dismissed from the long-running news program on May 28.

An opinion article questions Scott Pelley's accuracy regarding Renee Good's car and suggests his remarks may have been unfair to Bari Weiss.

Paramount is reportedly searching for a business executive to work alongside Bari Weiss at CBS News, aiming to bolster the management of the prominent news brand.

Journalist Katie Couric admitted that Bari Weiss had no alternative but to fire Scott Pelley from '60 Minutes' following a confrontation at CBS, describing it as a clear case of insubordination.

Insiders at CBS News are reportedly worried about the future of 60 Minutes following the dramatic termination of Scott Pelley and the departure of four out of seven full-time correspondents under Bari Weiss's leadership.

An internal revolt has reportedly erupted at "60 Minutes" following CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss's decision to fire correspondents and hire a new boss without TV experience. Scott Pelley has accused Weiss of "murdering the show."

The new head of CBS News, Bari Weiss, is reportedly flexing her influence at the network's renowned news program, '60 Minutes.' The overhaul includes the firing of a top producer and several reporters, signaling significant changes for the show.

Veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi is leaving the program, with her exit memo reportedly containing harsh words for CBS News and detailing clashes with top editor Bari Weiss.

Veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi believes CBS News has removed her from the program following issues she raised regarding a story involving Bari Weiss.

Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, has expressed support for its editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, following criticism and reports that she might be moved to a new role with less oversight.

Insiders at CBS News are expressing concerns that Bari Weiss may soon implement significant changes at the long-running newsmagazine '60 Minutes,' with widespread layoffs and deepening editorial tensions anticipated.

Bari Weiss, CBS News boss, has appointed Shayndi Raice, an editor viewed as pro-Israel, to lead the network's foreign coverage following the ousting of a veteran bureau chief over reported tensions.

David Ellison, the new owner of Paramount, has appointed journalist Bari Weiss to lead CBS News. Her initial decisions and declining viewership have generated significant discussion over the past six months.

CBS News Radio, a historic broadcasting entity, is set to end its operations as part of layoffs announced by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, affecting over 60 employees.

The nightly news program reportedly had a total viewership of nearly 3.83 million last week

Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss hired Attia last month as part of her slate of new contributors

CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss canceled a speaking engagement at UCLA, citing security concerns.