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CBS News fires veteran journalist Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes after clash with executive producer

World·Breaking CBS News has confirmed that it fired veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley in the wake of a publicly disclosed clash with the show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton. Pelley had reported for 60 Minutes since 2004 CBC News · Posted: Jun 02, 2026 10:29 PM EDT | Last …

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60 Minutes prison segment postponed by CBS briefly viewed in Canada on Global TV

Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A portion of a postponed 60 Minutes segment critical of the Trump administration’s deportation policies was …

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Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News under Free Press-Paramount deal

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has named Bari Weiss editor-in-chief of CBS News, as part of a deal to acquire the online news site she founded, The Free Press. The companies did not disclose the deal value in Monday’s announcement, although a source familiar with the matter said it was for $150 million US.  In an essay …

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$8B Paramount-Skydance merger cleared by regulators after Trump dust-up with CBS network

U.S. federal regulators on Thursday approved Paramount’s $8-billion US merger with Skydance, clearing the way to close a deal that combined Hollywood glitz with political intrigue. The stamp of approval from the Federal Communications Commission comes after months of turmoil revolving around U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal battle with 60 …

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Paramount settles lawsuit filed by Trump over CBS interview with Kamala Harris

CBS parent company Paramount on Wednesday settled a lawsuit filed by U.S. President Donald Trump over an interview broadcast in October, the latest concession by a media company to a president who has targeted outlets over what he describes as false or misleading coverage. Paramount said it would pay $16 …

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CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits amid possible settlement of Trump lawsuit

CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon said Monday that she is resigning after four years, the latest fallout at the network as its parent company considers settling a lawsuit with U.S. President Donald Trump over a 60 Minutes interview with his former political opponent, Kamala Harris. McMahon, who has led both the …

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