Bari Weiss

Bari Weiss’s hire of Tanya Lukyanova for “60 Minutes” has drawn criticism due to Lukyanova’s past work downplaying Gaza starvation and justifying violence against journalists. The hiring reflects broader concerns about the right-wing shift of CBS News under Weiss and the Ellison family’s ownership.

Nick Bilton, chief of '60 Minutes', urged staff to stop making leaks in a memo that was itself leaked. Incoming CBS News correspondent Sir Trevor Phillips warned that CBS News boss Bari Weiss might 'crash and burn'.

Fired '60 Minutes' correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley have joined Columbia Journalism School as journalists-in-residence for the 2026–27 academic year. They will work with students and contribute to the Columbia Journalism Review after clashing with CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss over editorial decisions at '60 Minutes'.

CBS’s '60 Minutes' has hired new correspondents and contributors including Ross Douthat, Norah O’Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni for its 59th season. The changes follow a recent shakeup led by new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, resulting in the departure of Tanya Simon, Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, and Scott Pelley.

Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief, added Ross Douthat, a former New York Times columnist, and Norah O'Donnell as correspondents for '60 Minutes' during a program shakeup. The changes followed the departure of several correspondents, including Scott Pelley, and involved new contributors like Sebastian Junger and Trevor Phillips.

CBS' '60 Minutes' announces new correspondents including Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni for its 59th season. The changes follow a leadership shakeup led by new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton, with departures of Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, Scott Pelley, and Anderson Cooper.

Clarissa Ward, a former CBS News foreign correspondent who contributed to '60 Minutes,' balked at a long-term CNN deal over Bari Weiss concerns. She agreed to a one-year extension to remain at CNN in April.

Bari Weiss, the CBS News boss, has adjusted her management style following a '60 Minutes' bloodbath, adopting a friendlier and more hands-on approach with staffers.

Bari Weiss removed veteran '60 Minutes' reporter Holly Williams from a planned interview with British populist Nigel Farage, according to Breaker Media.

The Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference in Idaho, called 'summer camp for billionaires,' begins with hundreds of private jets arriving at Friedman Memorial Airport. Attendees include media and tech leaders discussing AI and media consolidation. The event sees 300-350 daily aircraft, far exceeding normal airport traffic.

CNN journalist Paula Reid is leaving the network for MS NOW due to concerns over Paramount Skydance's acquisition of CNN and potential leadership changes under Paramount CEO David Ellison. Reid's decision follows reports that Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, may lead CNN, with other CNN journalists expressing fears about the merger's impact.

Anderson Cooper reportedly expressed opposition to working under Bari Weiss at CNN. Other top CNN figures are also resisting a potential future led by Weiss, according to a New York Times report.

Ex-’60 Minutes’ boss Bill Owens criticizes Paramount and CBS News leaders in a tell-all, calling it the worst-run media company in America. He specifically targets Paramount, Bari Weiss, ex-controlling shareholder Shari Redstone, and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison.

CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil defended leadership amid a '60 Minutes' fallout, stating that David Ellison and Bari Weiss have not interfered on 'CBS Evening News.'

CBS Mornings experienced its lowest June ratings under Bari Weiss's leadership, following its worst May and lowest first-quarter ratings on record, according to Status.

CBS News announced that Josh Boswell and Cho Park will join the network's I-Team. The hires follow Bari Weiss's efforts to recruit talent from Daily Mail and ABC News as part of an accelerating CBS overhaul.

Ex-MSNBC host Joy Reid delivered a speech at 'Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment' warning that President Donald Trump and his allies are attempting to reshape media into a North Korea-style propaganda machine. She criticized Bari Weiss as a 'zealot' and highlighted corporate media's vulnerability to far-right influence.

Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, has sparked controversy by implementing disruptive changes, including the ouster of Scott Pelley, a longtime 60 Minutes journalist. Her tenure, marked by accusations of compromising editorial norms and favoring the Trump administration, has drawn criticism from media experts who argue such upheaval hinders effective organizational change.

CBS News is hiring British journalist Trevor Phillips, a Sky News presenter, as a global affairs correspondent. The appointment, first reported by Breaker, has not been officially confirmed by CBS News, which declined to comment.

Scott Pelley was fired from '60 Minutes' after criticizing Nick Bilton, Bari Weiss’s choice to lead the show. Pelley defended his coverage of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, which portrayed protesters as aggressive, despite the article arguing protesters were restrained in the face of state violence.

CBS News boss Bari Weiss may oversee CNN's editorial operations if Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is approved. Paramount executives are discussing candidates to manage business-side operations alongside Weiss.

Scott Pelley accused CBS News leadership of political bias and incompetence after being fired, citing changes under new management including Nick Bilton and Bari Weiss. David Bozell criticized '60 Minutes' for perceived bias against conservatives, referencing past controversies like the Hunter Biden laptop story and Kamala Harris interview edits.

Scott Pelley, a '60 Minutes' correspondent fired by CBS News, criticized the 'cold, callous indifference' of new leadership, including editor in chief Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, during a New York Times interview. He described emotional reactions to colleagues' abrupt dismissals and accused Weiss of favoring the Trump administration, contrasting CBS's past culture of loyalty with modern corporate practices.

Scott Pelley discusses his unexpected firing from '60 Minutes' during an emotional interview with The New York Times. He described the abrupt leadership changes under Bari Weiss, including the replacement of executive producer Tanya Simon and the dismissal of key staff, as a devastating blow to the show's close-knit team.

Lesley Stahl, a '60 Minutes' correspondent, described the show's recent high-profile firings, including Scott Pelley, as the 'worst experience' of her career. Stahl, along with Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim, confirmed they would stay for the show's next season despite uncertainty about the reasons for the firings. The upheaval followed conflicts involving producer Guy Campanile and new executive producer Nick Bilton.

CBS News faces criticism from both Donald Trump and right-wing media like Fox News for perceived shifts in editorial stance. Internal disputes involve editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and figures like Scott Pelley, who accuse her of inserting political bias into coverage. The network's leadership struggles to manage conflicts amid scrutiny from staff and external observers.

Scott Pelley accused CBS News leadership of political bias and incompetence following the dismissal of senior '60 Minutes' staff and the appointment of Nick Bilton as executive producer under Bari Weiss. Pelley criticized Weiss for interfering in a story about ICE protests and claimed her lack of television experience jeopardized the network's credibility.

Scott Pelley accused Bari Weiss of influencing CBS News coverage to align with the Trump administration's version of events, citing specific requests related to an ICE story. CBS News fired Pelley following a conflict with a '60 Minutes' executive producer and his criticism of Weiss's editorial direction.

Scott Pelley claims Bari Weiss pressured 60 Minutes to report that Renee Good was driving toward an officer. Pelley, a former 60 Minutes anchor, alleges CBS News management interfered with a segment about an immigration officer's killing of Good during a Minneapolis protest in January.

Scott Pelley, a former 60 Minutes anchor, accused CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of interfering with a report on the killing of Minneapolis protester Renee Good by an immigration officer. Pelley claimed Weiss requested changes to a segment before its airing, echoing statements made by Trump about the incident.

The three remaining '60 Minutes' correspondents—Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker—have decided to stay at CBS News to prevent the show from 'dying,' despite recent firings by new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton. The memo from the correspondents expresses regret over the dismissal of colleagues including Tanya Simon, Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, and Scott Pelley, while acknowledging efforts to build trust with Bilton.

Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker, the remaining correspondents at '60 Minutes,' have decided to stay at the show despite recent firings and leadership changes. They expressed regret over the dismissal of colleagues under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton, stating they want to preserve the show’s legacy of independent journalism.

The three remaining '60 Minutes' correspondents—Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker—have decided to stay at the show despite recent firings and leadership changes. They expressed regret over the dismissal of colleagues under new CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton, while stating their commitment to preserving the show's legacy of independent journalism.

Katie Couric stated that Bari Weiss had little choice but to fire Scott Pelley after his insubordination during a contentious staff meeting at CBS News. Pelley criticized Weiss's management of '60 Minutes' and expressed anger over recent firings of senior staff, while Couric and media reporter Oliver Darcy discussed the fallout from the network's leadership changes.

Three remaining '60 Minutes' correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced they will stay with the show after four correspondents left or were fired under CBS News editor Bari Weiss. The correspondents expressed concerns about the network's leadership and treatment of journalists, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining the show's journalistic standards.

Sarah Safer, daughter of Morley Safer (a 46-year 60 Minutes correspondent), criticizes CBS and Bari Weiss for what she claims is the destruction of the 60 Minutes broadcast. She expresses distress over Scott Pelley's firing and the perceived threats to the First Amendment.

Scott Pelley, a CBS correspondent, publicly criticized CBS management during a staff meeting, accusing them of mismanagement and questioning their qualifications, which led to his firing. The incident sparked reactions from individuals who saw his actions as a rare workplace stand against perceived incompetence.

Scott Pelley, a CBS correspondent, publicly criticized CBS management during a staff meeting, leading to his firing. His remarks resonated with workers who feel mistreated by clueless bosses, though CBS labeled his outburst as uncivil. The incident involved accusations against new executive producer Nick Bilton and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.

A CBS mutiny involving Bari Weiss and David Ellison has escalated into a crisis following Donald Trump's attack on '60 Minutes'. The situation began with Trump's criticism of the show and has since intensified.

CBS denies claims of political interference following firings at '60 Minutes,' including veteran correspondent Scott Pelley, who accused leadership of bias and unprofessionalism. Pelley and others were terminated amid internal conflicts, with CBS attributing the decisions to broken trust and failed collaboration.