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2026-02-03 22:50:04

CBS in Turmoil Over Epstein-Linked Contributor

CBS pulled a Peter Attia segment after his crude emails with Jeffrey Epstein surfaced. Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss faces internal criticism for initially resisting calls to cut ties with Attia, with staff calling it a public embarrassment for the network. read more

2026-01-30 12:30:43

CBS News Adds Conservative Voices Under Bari Weiss

Bari Weiss hires 19 diverse CBS News contributors, blending wellness, conservative voices, and cosmology to revitalize the network. The controversial list aims to regain trust and modernize the broadcaster under its new editor-in-chief's vision. read more

2026-01-28 23:50:08

CBS News staffers criticize Gayle King for defending editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, calling her speech self-serving. Buyouts are offered as Weiss urges unhappy employees to leave. Some staff viewed King's remarks positively, while others saw them as disappointing. read more

2026-01-27 22:20:04

Weiss Tells Dissenting CBS Staff: Love It or Leave It

CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss told staff to leave if they don't support her leadership during a tense all-hands meeting. Anchor Gayle King defended Weiss and condemned internal leakers. Staff morale is low amid editorial changes and new controversial contributor hires. read more

2025-02-05 23:30:03

CBS News Releases Unedited 60 Minutes Interview with Kamala Harris

CBS News publicly released raw video and transcript of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris, stating the broadcast was not doctored. FCC requested the materials regarding a complaint filed against CBS, potentially affecting a network merger. Settlement talks with Donald Trump alarm CBS staffers. read more

2025-01-24 20:10:05

Norah O'Donnell Exits CBS Evening News Amid Ratings Struggles

Norah O’Donnell leaves CBS Evening News after struggling with viewership, with staff feeling a mix of anticipation and worry for the program’s future. O’Donnell's farewell included praise from Oprah Winfrey as the show transitions to a new team and format. read more

2024-10-31 22:10:10

Trump sues CBS for $10 billion over alleged election interference.

Former President Trump files a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS News over an allegedly deceptive Kamala Harris interview to sway the 2024 election, claiming news distortion. Filed in Texas, the lawsuit aims to secure a jury trial and accuses CBS of election interference. read more

2024-10-21 10:40:12

CBS News denies deceptive editing in Kamala Harris 60 Minutes interview

CBS News responds to Trump's accusations of deceitful editing in Kamala Harris's 60 Minutes interview by calling them false, stating that the editing was clear and accurate. Trump, who skipped his own interview, threatens to subpoena records and have CBS's FCC license revoked. read more

2024-10-09 18:20:06

CBS Morning Host Drawing Criticism for Tough Interview Approach

CBS News is facing scrutiny over host Tony Dokoupil's tough interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates on Israel, leading to internal controversies. The network reprimanded Dokoupil for not meeting editorial standards, sparking discussions among staff members about journalistic neutrality. read more

2024-08-01 21:40:04

CBS names Dickerson and DuBois new co-anchors for "CBS Evening News"

John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have been named co-anchors of the "CBS Evening News," replacing Norah O'Donnell. CBS quickly reconfigured the news program after O'Donnell's exit, with Dickerson being a former host of “Face the Nation” and DuBois a veteran anchor from CBS New York. read more

2024-07-31 17:40:08

Norah O'Donnell departs CBS Evening News for new role

Norah O’Donnell announces departure from CBS Evening News after the 2024 presidential election, aiming for a new career direction. She will remain with CBS News as a senior correspondent, continuing to conduct impactful interviews across various programs. read more

2024-04-29 08:40:05

Dan Rather, a former CBS News anchor, recalls his departure from the network following a controversial 2004 investigation into George W Bush's military record. Despite the fallout, he reflects on his journalistic career, including his return to CBS for a documentary. read more