CBS News reshuffles 60 Minutes staff, adding Axelrod and Doane while sidelining veteran reporters

CBS News is evaluating former CBS correspondents Jim Axelrod and Seth Doane as new correspondents for the long‑running program 60 Minutes, according to reports. Both journalists have extensive foreign‑reporting experience, with Doane based in Italy and Axelrod known for his investigative work in the Middle East.

At the same time, CBS News editor‑in‑chief Bari Weiss has reportedly removed senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams from a planned high‑profile interview with British politician Nigel Farage, assigning the interview to former UK politician and journalist Trevor Phillips. The change follows a series of staffing adjustments at 60 Minutes since Weiss took over as editor‑in‑chief in October, including the departure of several veteran correspondents.

These moves reflect ongoing changes in the editorial lineup of 60 Minutes as CBS seeks to refresh its talent pool while navigating internal disputes over story assignments.