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CBS News.
news division of the American television and radio service CBS
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Political attack ad targeting an opponent's family is reported and analyzed by CBS News.Some support1 report
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Media outlets are reporting on French riots, minimizing or mischaracterizing the violent clashes linked to rising living costs.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A drone incident occurred at the Army-Navy game, prompting officials to discuss drone threats.Some support1 report
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Iranian drones targeted the Port of Shuaiba in Kuwait, while JD Vance participated in a CBS News town hall.Well supported5 reports
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Commentary by Jan Crawford led to a violation of CBS News standards on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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David Ellison's influence is reportedly affecting CNN's editorial direction and leading to Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief of CBS News.Well supported30 reports3 developments inside
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Katie Couric anchored the CBS Evening News while House Republicans satisfied conservative constituencies in 2011.Some support1 report
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Cenk Uygur criticized CBS News's editorial decisions while the founder of Free Press influenced CBS News leadership.Some support1 report
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Networks covered the Boulder shooting extensively in 2021.Some support1 report
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CBS News is accused of repeating CNN's alleged bias and downplaying French riots.Well supported3 reports
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JD Vance participated in a town hall hosted by CBS News, following Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief.Well supported8 reports
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Hillary Clinton appeared on a CBS News show in 2008, where Harry Smith discussed her campaign and emotion.Some support1 report
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CBS News reported on the current status of toss-up congressional districts.Some support1 report
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CBS reports on the current situation in Afghanistan following the US military withdrawal.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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CBS News reported on the planned execution scheduled to take place at Fort Hood.Some support1 report
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A lawsuit was filed by a Maryland teenager against CBS News in the U.S. District Court.Some support2 reports
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Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, is facing significant backlash over her editorial approach, coinciding with the network's ratings struggles.Well supported4 reports
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FT reported on far-right party payments while CBS News reported on Katie Wiles's travel.Some support1 report
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The corporate drama surrounding the acquisition of CNN and CBS News is ongoing, with states seeking settlements and operational changes being proposed.Well supported10 reports4 developments inside
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David Ellison is creating oversight boards at CNN and CBS News under pressure from an antitrust lawsuit.Some support1 report
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CBS News obtained files revealing fraud, leading Jim Jordan to challenge claims and involving DHS in related legal issues.Some support1 report
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Jim DeFede of CBS News reported on a charity connected to Casey DeSantis, who had also criticized media coverage of a scandal.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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An awards gala was held in New York, featuring former CBS News employees Amy Bolton and Jennifer Brown.Some support1 report
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CBS News reported on the Hamas Oct. 7 attack on Israel, with coverage involving Bari Weiss and Holly Williams.Some support3 reports
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David Bradley hosted a soirée where Hillary Clinton met, while Bari Weiss's status at CBS News and potential move to CNN were discussed.Some support2 reports
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Cornerstone Research analysts shared their findings with CBS News on October 13, 2026.Some support4 reports
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AAA reported rising national fuel prices while Daily Mail and CBS News covered voter trust and inflation analysis.Some support1 report
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Bari Weiss implemented recent firings at CBS News.Well supported19 reports4 developments inside
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Media outlets ABC and CBS News were criticized for ignoring violence against Christians in 2019.Some support1 report
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CBS News conducted an investigation featuring Lesley Stahl, while a Minster discussed land issues in the Middle East.Some support1 report
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Bari Weiss's news division at CBS covered reports regarding the deportations of men to El Salvador.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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David Ellison is poised to complete an $111 billion purchase that would merge CNN and CBS News.Well supported13 reports3 developments inside
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CBS News and Lindsey Brown covered a recent political protest.Some support2 reports
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David Ellison is acquiring CNN and CBS News, while Elon Musk's wealth supports Colorado households.Well supported4 reports
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CBS News reported that the District Attorney failed to investigate an alleged rape case.Some support1 report
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CBS News maintained its office presence in Manhattan on October 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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Ron DeSantis criticized CBS News coverage regarding a court order on October 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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CBS News reported that Katie Miller pushed the FBI to investigate threats against them.Some support1 report
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Kash Patel's suggestions were reported by CBS News on October 8, 2026.Some support1 report
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Fox News, CBS News, CNBC, and CNN were monitored and compared regarding news item provision on October 8, 2026.Some support1 report
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CBS News hosted a town hall in Michigan featuring Bari Weiss and Ben Sasse to discuss the war with Iran.Some support1 report
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Cella spoke to CBS Miami about balcony repairs.Some support2 reports
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Independent digital journalism challenges corporate media dominance, while corporate pressures strain the division's legacy.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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Paramount and WBD are facing an antitrust lawsuit from states while seeking to complete a $111 billion acquisition involving CNN and CBS News.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
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Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief of CBS News, while Skydance Media is set to take control of CNN.Well supported10 reports
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CBS News covered a book that criticizes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).Some support2 reports
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Trump's campaign is being tracked by CBS News amidst current political trends.Well supported3 reports
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Bari Weiss is accused of yielding to administration pressure regarding David Ellison's influence on CBS News.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Donald Trump was reported on CBS News regarding issues concerning a landmark overhaul.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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The new event discusses internal party struggles regarding the President's health, reported by CNN and CBS News.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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A merger review involving CNN and CBS News is underway, with concerns about competition in the media and potential job cuts.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Fetterman spoke to CBS News in Austin on September 27, 2026.Some support1 report
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A storm is impacting the region, prompting reports on exit timing and the death of a housing authority employee in East New York, Connecticut.Some support1 report
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Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief of CBS and subsequently rejiggered 60 Minutes coverage.Well supported3 reports
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An event held in Austin on September 1, 2026, drew media attention.Some support1 report
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Jim Boudreau spoke about the impacts of an incoming storm on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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MediaDefender was hired by industry to sabotage P2P swarms distributing CBS content as part of a settlement's actions.Some support1 report
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Personnel updates at CBS News confirm Bari Weiss as editor in chief and note Bill Owens' previous executive producer role.Well supported27 reports1 development inside
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Bari Weiss was installed as CBS News editor-in-chief by David Ellison and subsequently fired senior staff, including Cecilia Vega.Well supported7 reports
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President Pezeshkian allowed UN nuclear inspectors into the country, and reports were made regarding his statements on the inspections.Some support1 report
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What's reaching CBS News
Events traced to CBS News, step by step, newest first- Skydance takeover could overhaul CBS News' editorial directionOperational control and editorial direction are being overhauled following the Skydance takeover.Already happening
- CBS News may feature labor market commentary from Bipartisan Policy CenterCBS News may feature commentary on labor market skills gaps from the Bipartisan Policy CenterPossible
- CBS News may report on Florida's poor healthcare rankingCBS News may report on Florida's healthcare system ranking as poorPossible
- CBS News may face significant job cuts after Paramount-Skydance mergerCBS News may face significant job cuts due to merger-driven cost-cuttingLikely
- Skydance merger places CBS News under new editorial oversightCBS News is placed under new oversight and reporting structures within Skydance.Reported
- Congressional inquiry questions CBS News's editorial independenceCongressional inquiry questions CBS News's editorial independence amid political pressure.Reported
Explainers that pass through CBS News
CBS News is a step on the way to someone else- Oversight board may limit Bari Weiss's editorial influence at CBS NewsThe new oversight board may limit Bari Weiss's editorial influence at CBS News.Possible
- Paramount's instability could increase competitive pressure on NetflixParamount's internal turmoil may increase competitive pressure on Netflix for content and audience sharePossible
- Skydance Media may face structural shifts from CBS News turmoilSkydance Media may face structural shifts due to turmoil at CBS NewsPossible
- Skydance's acquisition may redefine Bari Weiss's editorial mandateBari Weiss's editorial role may be defined by Skydance's new corporate directionLikely
- Skydance faces five-year film output floor amid merger settlementSettlement terms impose five-year film-output floor and worker fund on SkydanceIncludes Brind's reasoning
- Weiss's CBS revamp led to Cecilia Vega's departureStaffing cuts under Bari Weiss led to Cecilia Vega's departure from CBS NewsReported
Around CBS News this week
News at the entities that move CBS News most-
David Ellison StructuralA new media conglomerate, linked to David Ellison, is challenging Disney+'s market share.Moves CBS News
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Bari Weiss StructuralBari Weiss seeks to investigate Abdul El-Sayed's ties to Egypt, while Eman Abdelhadi discusses activism in the country.Moves CBS News
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Skydance Media StructuralLaurene Powell Jobs acquired a stake in Skydance Media.Moves CBS News
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Paramount StructuralParamount offered Francis Ford Coppola creative control and funding, while Robert Evans was noted as a past professional rival.Moves CBS News
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Donald Trump StructuralPeter Thiel has been identified as a major financial backer of Donald Trump.Moves CBS News
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Warner Bros. Discovery StructuralFilm generated significant revenue in North America in 2014, prompting Mark Kermode to search Warner Bros. Discovery's archives for missing cuts.Moves CBS News
Connections
The 40 strongest of 739, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Skydance Media Structural
Skydance Media acquired CBS News, placing the news organization under its corporate ownership and control as a subsidiary.
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Paramount Structural
Paramount operates as the parent company and owner of CBS News following a media merger and acquisition.
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David Ellison Structural
David Ellison exercises corporate ownership and operational control over CBS News via the parent company.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump utilizes CBS News as a political platform while simultaneously exerting significant political influence over its content, personnel, and organizational culture.
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Bari Weiss Structural
Bari Weiss holds the formal position of Editor-in-Chief, giving her direct editorial and leadership control over the CBS News division.
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Scott Pelley Structural
Scott Pelley served as a correspondent and anchor for CBS News over many years, a relationship that concluded with his termination.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Structural
Warner Bros. Discovery holds ownership of CBS News, establishing a parent-subsidiary relationship.
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CNN Structural
CNN and CBS News are integrated under a common corporate umbrella following a merger and regulatory settlement.
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Gianna Toboni Structural
CBS News formally employs Gianna Toboni as a contributor to the 60 Minutes program.
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Funke Structural
Funke was hired by CBS News to manage a leadership and newsroom transition.
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CBS Structural
CBS News operates as a division of the American television and radio service, CBS.
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Jon Wertheim Structural
Jon Wertheim is employed as a correspondent and journalist for CBS News.
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Cecilia Vega Structural
Cecilia Vega was employed as a correspondent for CBS News, a relationship that ended due to network management pressure and termination.
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David Letterman Structural
CBS News employed David Letterman for decades.
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ABC News Operational
ABC News and CBS News are major industry rivals who actively compete for market share while also coordinating on industry standards and joint statements.
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JD Vance Operational
JD Vance actively utilizes CBS News as a platform for public communication, which is reciprocated by CBS News hosting town halls and providing extensive coverage.
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Bill Whitaker Structural
Bill Whitaker is employed as a correspondent for CBS News, maintaining an ongoing professional relationship.
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Céline Gounder Structural
Céline Gounder functions as a medical correspondent for CBS News.
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Jan Crawford Structural
Jan Crawford is formally employed as a correspondent and reporter for CBS News.
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Nick Bilton Structural
Nick Bilton holds the executive producer role for CBS News' flagship program, '60 Minutes'.
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Larry Ellison Structural
Larry Ellison acquired a major stake in CBS News and exercises operational control through reforms and external approvals.
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David Ellison Structural
David Ellison acquired the parent company of CBS News and assumed operational and leadership control over the network.
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White House Operational
The White House actively pressures and influences CBS News' coverage and operations, while CBS News reports on administration actions.
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Norah O'Donnell Structural
Norah O'Donnell holds a formal, defined professional role as an anchor and correspondent within CBS News.
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Lesley Stahl Structural
Lesley Stahl functions as a correspondent and journalist for CBS News, specifically for 60 Minutes.
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Ross Douthat Structural
Ross Douthat is formally employed by CBS News as a correspondent for 60 Minutes.
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Anderson Cooper Transactional
Anderson Cooper served as a correspondent for CBS News, a role that concluded after two decades due to organizational shifts and personal career decisions.
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Nate Burleson Structural
Nate Burleson holds a hosting role for CBS Mornings, indicating an employment relationship with CBS News.
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New York Times Operational
The two news organizations actively compete for audience share while covering and reporting on similar major global events.
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David Structural
David holds an ownership stake in CBS and serves as the head of its news division.
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Lara Korte Operational
Lara Korte participated in interviews and provided commentary featured by CBS News.
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David Ellison Structural
one depends on the other
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Matt Gutman Structural
Matt Gutman serves as a chief correspondent for the news division of CBS News.
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Abdul El-Sayed Operational
CBS News actively reports on, scrutinizes, and covers Abdul El-Sayed's political activities and public statements.
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CBS Studios Structural
CBS Studios functions as the parent company of CBS News, which operates as a division.
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PENTAGON Operational
CBS News actively reports on and disseminates official directives, data, and military activities provided by the Pentagon.
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Comcast Structural
The relationship is currently under review due to a Paramount-WB settlement addressing underlying ownership issues between the entities.
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MediaDefender Operational
MediaDefender is actively using poisoned swarms to interfere with the distribution of CBS News content.
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Les Moonves Structural
Les Moonves served as an executive at CBS News, earning an annual salary of $70M.
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JMSN Structural
A's song is being utilized as content in political advertisements aired by B.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
36 events- Political attack ad targeting an opponent's family is reported and analyzed by CBS News.
- Media outlets are reporting on French riots, minimizing or mischaracterizing the violent clashes linked to rising living costs.
- A drone incident occurred at the Army-Navy game, prompting officials to discuss drone threats.
- Iranian drones targeted the Port of Shuaiba in Kuwait, while JD Vance participated in a CBS News town hall.
- Commentary by Jan Crawford led to a violation of CBS News standards on October 19, 2026.
- Katie Couric anchored the CBS Evening News while House Republicans satisfied conservative constituencies in 2011.
- Cenk Uygur criticized CBS News's editorial decisions while the founder of Free Press influenced CBS News leadership.
- Networks covered the Boulder shooting extensively in 2021.
- CBS News is accused of repeating CNN's alleged bias and downplaying French riots.
- JD Vance participated in a town hall hosted by CBS News, following Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief.
- Hillary Clinton appeared on a CBS News show in 2008, where Harry Smith discussed her campaign and emotion.
- CBS News reported on the current status of toss-up congressional districts.
- CBS News reported on the planned execution scheduled to take place at Fort Hood.
- A lawsuit was filed by a Maryland teenager against CBS News in the U.S. District Court.
- FT reported on far-right party payments while CBS News reported on Katie Wiles's travel.
- David Ellison is creating oversight boards at CNN and CBS News under pressure from an antitrust lawsuit.
- CBS News obtained files revealing fraud, leading Jim Jordan to challenge claims and involving DHS in related legal issues.
- Jim DeFede of CBS News reported on a charity connected to Casey DeSantis, who had also criticized media coverage of a scandal.
- An awards gala was held in New York, featuring former CBS News employees Amy Bolton and Jennifer Brown.
- CBS News reported on the Hamas Oct. 7 attack on Israel, with coverage involving Bari Weiss and Holly Williams.
- David Bradley hosted a soirée where Hillary Clinton met, while Bari Weiss's status at CBS News and potential move to CNN were discussed.
- Cornerstone Research analysts shared their findings with CBS News on October 13, 2026.
- AAA reported rising national fuel prices while Daily Mail and CBS News covered voter trust and inflation analysis.
- Media outlets ABC and CBS News were criticized for ignoring violence against Christians in 2019.
- CBS News conducted an investigation featuring Lesley Stahl, while a Minster discussed land issues in the Middle East.
- CBS News and Lindsey Brown covered a recent political protest.
- CBS News reported that the District Attorney failed to investigate an alleged rape case.
- CBS News maintained its office presence in Manhattan on October 9, 2026.
- Ron DeSantis criticized CBS News coverage regarding a court order on October 9, 2026.
- CBS News reported that Katie Miller pushed the FBI to investigate threats against them.
- Kash Patel's suggestions were reported by CBS News on October 8, 2026.
- Fox News, CBS News, CNBC, and CNN were monitored and compared regarding news item provision on October 8, 2026.
- CBS News hosted a town hall in Michigan featuring Bari Weiss and Ben Sasse to discuss the war with Iran.
- Cella spoke to CBS Miami about balcony repairs.
- CBS News covered a book that criticizes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- Trump's campaign is being tracked by CBS News amidst current political trends.
September 2026
12 events- CBS reports on the current situation in Afghanistan following the US military withdrawal.
- The corporate drama surrounding the acquisition of CNN and CBS News is ongoing, with states seeking settlements and operational changes being proposed.
- Paramount and WBD are facing an antitrust lawsuit from states while seeking to complete a $111 billion acquisition involving CNN and CBS News.
- Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief of CBS News, while Skydance Media is set to take control of CNN.
- Fetterman spoke to CBS News in Austin on September 27, 2026.
- A storm is impacting the region, prompting reports on exit timing and the death of a housing authority employee in East New York, Connecticut.
- Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief of CBS and subsequently rejiggered 60 Minutes coverage.
- An event held in Austin on September 1, 2026, drew media attention.
- Jim Boudreau spoke about the impacts of an incoming storm on September 1, 2026.
- MediaDefender was hired by industry to sabotage P2P swarms distributing CBS content as part of a settlement's actions.
- Bari Weiss was installed as CBS News editor-in-chief by David Ellison and subsequently fired senior staff, including Cecilia Vega.
- President Pezeshkian allowed UN nuclear inspectors into the country, and reports were made regarding his statements on the inspections.
July 2026
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June 2026
11 events- David Ellison's influence is reportedly affecting CNN's editorial direction and leading to Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief of CBS News.
- Bari Weiss implemented recent firings at CBS News.
- Bari Weiss's news division at CBS covered reports regarding the deportations of men to El Salvador.
- David Ellison is poised to complete an $111 billion purchase that would merge CNN and CBS News.
- David Ellison is acquiring CNN and CBS News, while Elon Musk's wealth supports Colorado households.
- Independent digital journalism challenges corporate media dominance, while corporate pressures strain the division's legacy.
- Bari Weiss is accused of yielding to administration pressure regarding David Ellison's influence on CBS News.
- Donald Trump was reported on CBS News regarding issues concerning a landmark overhaul.
- The new event discusses internal party struggles regarding the President's health, reported by CNN and CBS News.
- A merger review involving CNN and CBS News is underway, with concerns about competition in the media and potential job cuts.
- Personnel updates at CBS News confirm Bari Weiss as editor in chief and note Bill Owens' previous executive producer role.