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’60 Minutes’ New Executive Producer Moves to Stem Internal Leaks Following Newsroom Restructuring

August 4, 2026 Kurt Dillon

Nick Bilton, who recently assumed the role of executive producer at the CBS News flagship program "60 Minutes," is taking...

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• United States Politics and Government

Ross Douthat’s Exit Leaves New York Times With Minimal Conservative Voices on Opinion Pages

August 4, 2026 Kurt Dillon

The New York Times now operates with 12 featured columnists following the recent departure of longtime conservative contributor Ross Douthat,...

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Pelley and Alfonsi Transition to Journalism Education Roles at Columbia Following ’60 Minutes’ Departures

August 3, 2026 Kurt Dillon

Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi, both dismissed from their positions at "60 Minutes" during a recent restructuring of CBS News...

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Ousted ’60 Minutes’ Journalists Alfonsi and Pelley Join Columbia as Visiting Faculty

August 3, 2026 Kurt Dillon

Columbia Journalism School announced Monday that it has hired recently dismissed "60 Minutes" correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley as...

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Bari Weiss Brings New Talent to ’60 Minutes’ in Major CBS News Restructuring

July 28, 2026 Kurt Dillon

Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, is reshaping the roster of "60 Minutes" ahead of the program's 59th season, recruiting...

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CNN Staff Braces for Ellison Takeover as Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Faces Legal Delays

July 27, 2026 Harlan Contangelo

A federal court delay in the proposed $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery transaction has done little to ease tensions among...

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Fired CBS Correspondent Vega Alleges Network Leadership Interfered With “60 Minutes” Reporting

July 24, 2026 Kurt Dillon

Cecilia Vega, dismissed from "60 Minutes" in May, publicly criticized CBS News management Thursday for allegedly interfering with her investigative...