Scott Pelley terminated from CBS News following confrontation over leadership changes

Scott Pelley, a veteran correspondent for CBS News and host of '60 Minutes', was terminated from the network on June 2, 2026, after a confrontation with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss during a staff meeting. Pelley accused Weiss of undermining the program and criticized the qualifications of newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton. Reports indicate that Pelley interrupted Bilton during the meeting, expressing his discontent with management decisions. Following this incident, Bilton issued a termination notice to Pelley, citing a lack of respect and civility during the meeting. The dismissal comes amid ongoing changes at CBS News following the merger of Paramount and Skydance Media, which has led to significant restructuring within the news division. Some staff members reportedly supported Pelley during the meeting, while others have expressed concerns about the direction of the program under new leadership.