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CBS News chief Bari Weiss fires top 60 Minutes leader Tanya Simon and three veteran correspondents, replacing them with Nick Bilton, a move critics call reckless and potentially damaging to the show’s credibility and staff morale amid accusations of political meddling and a broader shift at CBS News.
CBS News shook up 60 Minutes leadership, firing Cecilia Vega and replacing executive producer Tanya Simon with Nick Bilton, while Sharyn Alfonsi exited; Vega publicly called the move censorship and warned about political bias influencing stories, noting her contract runs through March 2027 and highlighting her milestone as the show's first Latina correspondent.
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.
After more than 20 years with 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper delivered an emotional farewell in a final interview, recalling his childhood admiration for the program, the privilege of earning viewers’ trust, and the lasting impact of the show’s independent storytelling.
Anderson Cooper’s departure from 60 Minutes blinds CBS News leadership and signals a broader talent exodus and ongoing shakeups under Bari Weiss, as buyouts and a reframing of the network’s strategy unfold in a changing media landscape.
veteran journalist Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS's 60 Minutes after nearly two decades to spend more time with his children, ending his long balance between CNN and CBS; the move comes amid months of controversy at 60 Minutes, including Bari Weiss’s decision to pull a migrant-deportation segment.
Bari Weiss tells CBS News staff she’ll earn their trust as she leads a strategic overhaul—adding 18 on-air contributors and pushing CBS News toward modern formats to reach a broader audience—while defending a controversial 60 Minutes segment and saying the network should be center across the spectrum; staff voiced concerns about trust and a chilling effect, with Gayle King urging support.