Scott Pelley Fired 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 following a confrontation with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. The firing was effective immediately on Tuesday after a staff meeting on Monday where Pelley accused Weiss of undermining the show. Reports indicate that Pelley criticized Weiss's qualifications and expressed concerns about the direction of the program under new executive producer Nick Bilton. Bilton sent a termination notice to Pelley, citing his behavior during the meeting as the reason for his dismissal. The meeting reportedly ended with some staff members giving Pelley a standing ovation. This incident is part of ongoing changes at CBS News following a merger involving Paramount and Skydance Media, which has led to significant restructuring within the organization.