CBS News investigates Trump's pardon industry amid personnel changes and accusations against Bari Weiss.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• CBS News →

  news division of the American television and radio service CBS

  • A merger review involving CNN and CBS News is underway, with concerns about competition in the media and potential job cuts.Sun 23:46
  • Fetterman spoke to CBS News in Austin on September 27, 2026.Sun 20:09
• Bari Weiss →

  American opinion writer

  • Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief of CBS and subsequently rejiggered 60 Minutes coverage.Sun 10:58
  • Personnel updates at CBS News confirm Bari Weiss as editor in chief and note Bill Owens' previous executive producer role.Sat 19:53

Related events

• Bari Weiss was installed as CBS News editor-in-chief by David Ellison and subsequently fired senior staff, including Cecilia Vega.Sep 14
• Trump administration bans multiple news outlets and restricts White House access, leading to a judge ruling on the dispute.Fri 03:10
• Elizabeth Holmes, accused of defrauding investors in Theranos, is seeking a pardon or commutation from Donald Trump.Sep 10