Scott Pelley fired from CBS after reportedly blasting Bari Weiss boss
It’s one of the few places in media where the reporting, not the personalities, has traditionally been the star. Last night, the turmoil at CBS News reached a new level. Veteran correspondent Scott Pelley, one of the most recognizable faces in television journalism and a fixture at “60 Minutes” for more than two decades, has been fired by the network after a public clash with new leadership.
- ▪It’s one of the few places in media where the reporting, not the personalities, has traditionally been the star.
- ▪Last night, the turmoil at CBS News reached a new level.
- ▪Veteran correspondent Scott Pelley, one of the most recognizable faces in television journalism and a fixture at “60 Minutes” for more than two decades, has been fired by the network after a public clash with new leadership.
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Opinion>Opinions - Lindsey's Lens The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill Scott Pelley fired from CBS after reportedly blasting Bari Weiss boss Comments: by Lindsey Granger, opinion contributor - 06/03/26 11:42 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Lindsey Granger, opinion contributor - 06/03/26 11:42 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING For decades, “60 Minutes” has been the gold standard of television journalism. It’s one of the few places in media where the reporting, not the personalities, has traditionally been the star. Last night, the turmoil at CBS News reached a new level.
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