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A CBS News president allegedly instructed morning programs to ignore Stephen Colbert’s finale following a perceived unprofessional shot at Tony Dokoupil from The Late Show, highlighting how on-air feuds can influence network programming decisions.
Bruce Springsteen used The Late Show’s penultimate episode to blast Donald Trump and Stephen Colbert’s bosses, accusing them of kissing Trump’s backside to get what they want, and performing an acoustic Streets of Minneapolis as Colbert’s era at CBS nears its end amid ongoing controversy over the network’s leadership and the show’s cancellation.
Paramount is reportedly re-evaluating Bari Weiss's role overseeing CBS News, with internal discussions about handing day-to-day control of CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes, and CBS Mornings to a new executive so Weiss can focus on digital platforms; executives still back her broader editorial direction, and there’s no sign of her departure, according to a Puck report.
New CBS News chief Bari Weiss is planning a summer overhaul of the division, targeting major shifts to 60 Minutes and CBS Mornings and expanding digital initiatives as she pushes a strategy to grow beyond traditional linear TV. The timing comes as Paramount weighs a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery that could reshape leadership and how CNN fits into the portfolio, with reports of potential departures at 60 Minutes and a refreshed on-air lineup for CBS Mornings. Paramount says Weiss has full editorial support, though discussions about her mandate hint at broader reorganizations. Changes are expected through the summer ahead of the fall season, with Weiss emphasizing podcasts and digital distribution to reach new audiences while balancing the legacy broadcast operation.
Paramount is reportedly considering removing Bari Weiss’s day-to-day control of CBS News (and 60 Minutes) in favor of a more experienced television executive, with Weiss focusing on digital growth; the discussions, reported by Dylan Byers of Puck, are not finalized and Paramount has pushed back on the claims, while Ellison is said to have supported Weiss amid broader talks that could also involve CNN.
Paramount reportedly plans to curb Bari Weiss’s day-to-day control at CBS News, shifting top executive oversight of 60 Minutes, the Evening News and CBS Mornings to a more experienced leader while Weiss focuses on digital growth, a change framed by ties to Paramount’s looming takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery and ongoing controversy over her editorial decisions.
In a poignant farewell, Anderson Cooper defended 60 Minutes’ independence and editorial freedom as he exits to spend more time with family, amid ongoing tensions over Bari Weiss’s increasing influence at CBS News.
Anderson Cooper’s final 60 Minutes appearance features a tearful moment as he struggles to say his signature line—“I’m Anderson Cooper”—a habit he’s honed since joining the show in 2006—before revealing he’s leaving to spend more time with his sons, amid broader debates over editorial independence at CBS News.
Anderson Cooper signs off from 60 Minutes after 20 years, praising the show’s independence, quality and trust with viewers, and says he’ll spend more time with his kids; the piece notes a turbulent season including Bari Weiss pulling a segment and Alfonsi’s objections, highlighting ongoing debates about editorial autonomy and the show’s evolution.
Tonight's episode of 60 Minutes marks a significant shake-up as at least two correspondents are leaving the CBS newsmagazine, with reports that the executive producer may also be departing, signaling the end of an era for the long-running program.
CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil was unable to report from Beijing due to a visa problem, instead broadcasting from Taipei where his feed faced disruptions and a cameraman collapsed, highlighting the chaotic logistics around U.S. network coverage of the Trump-Xi summit.
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil was barred from broadcasting from his Taiwan hotel after management objected to political coverage, forcing him to report from Taipei’s Liberty Square; a later segment referenced a medical emergency as a veteran cameraman fainted. The trip followed CBS failing to secure a China visa for Dokoupil, leaving the network scrambling to cover the Trump-Xi summit while rivals were already on the ground in Beijing.
Stephen Colbert used his show to mock CBS News after Tony Dokoupil reportedly couldn’t secure a visa to cover President Trump’s China trip, forcing him to broadcast from Taiwan; Colbert joked about CBS News’s coverage while noting rivals would be in Beijing, and the piece highlights the visa snafu and a link to his monologue.
Insiders warn Bari Weiss’s takeover could trigger a major overhaul of 60 Minutes after season 59 ends, including layoffs and possible staff departures, amid concerns of editorial meddling, even as Weiss pledges growth without disrupting the show's core culture.
During a 60 Minutes interview, President Donald Trump attacked Norah O'Donnell after she read from a gunman’s manifesto tied to the White House Correspondents' Dinner, declaring himself not a pedophile and calling her a “horrible” and “stupid” reporter, a pattern of lashing out at female reporters that the White House says is unrelated to gender.