Bari Weiss Keeps CBS News Position Amid 60 Minutes Turmoil

CBS News has retained editor‑in‑chief Bari Weiss despite recent staff upheaval. The firing of long‑time “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley, who accused Weiss of “murdering the show,” sparked accusations of political bias and internal conflict. Weiss’s leadership follows the 2025 acquisition of CBS by Paramount‑Skydance, whose CEO David Ellison is seeking regulatory approval for a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal reportedly dependent on President Donald Trump’s support. New executive producer Nick Bilton, hired by Weiss, dismissed Pelley after a contentious staff meeting, further intensifying the dispute. Critics argue Weiss’s appointment reflects an “anti‑woke” direction aimed at appeasing Trump‑aligned interests, while supporters contend she is steering the network toward a modernized, less partisan news operation.