- An individual partnered with CBS on a new late-night business model, driven by a desire to flatter President Trump's views.
- A network associated with CBS is undergoing sweeping changes due to owner preferences aligning with Donald Trump's views, pending FCC approval.
CBS News correspondents, including Bill Whitaker and Cecilia Vega, were let go or had their contracts not renewed.
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Updated Jul 24
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What happened
CBS News correspondents, including Bill Whitaker and Cecilia Vega, were let go or had their contracts not renewed.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Bill Whitaker remains a correspondent for CBS News as Bari Weiss leads the network's major editorial shakeup.Sub-event
Updates on CBS personnel: Whitaker returns, Vega departs, Cooper is a contender for new roles.1 source
- Sharyn Alfonsi declined her contract renewal at CBS News following a segment on torture.Sub-event
A joint memo obtained by the AP references a CBS News correspondent.1 source
Several CBS News correspondents were let go or had their contracts not renewed.1 source
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Part of
A network associated with CBS is undergoing sweeping changes due to owner preferences aligning with Donald Trump's views, pending FCC approval.Also in this story
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- Trump filed a lawsuit against CBS's 60 Minutes, coinciding with the Redstone family handing over control to David Ellison.
- Concerns are rising about the Paramount purchase and how it might interfere with HBO documentaries, driven by CEO Ellison's leadership and political views regarding Trump.
- Bari Weiss, who led the news division, was involved in intense editorial disputes while employed by CBS News.
The entities involved
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CBS News
news division of the American television and radio service CBS
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Bill Whitaker
American journalist
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Cecilia Vega
American news anchor for ABC
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