CBS News terminated '60 Minutes' correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, along with executive producer Tanya Simon, on May 28, 2026. This decision was part of a restructuring led by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Executive editor Draggan Mihailovich and producer Matthew Polevoy were also let go. Alfonsi, who joined '60 Minutes' in 2015, expressed concerns about political interference in her reporting, particularly regarding a delayed segment on allegations of abuses at an El Salvador prison. She announced her contract expiration on the same day she was dismissed. Vega, who joined the program in 2023, previously worked at ABC News as the chief White House correspondent. Remaining correspondents include Lesley Stahl, Scott Pelley, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim. Nick Bilton has been appointed as the new executive producer, marking a significant change in leadership. Weiss emphasized the need for '60 Minutes' to adapt to the evolving media landscape, highlighting the importance of journalism that holds power accountable.
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- loaded language: 'polarizing news chief'
- loaded language: 'lashed out'
- loaded language: 'blasted'
- loaded language: 'rips CBS'
- loaded language: 'lambasts 'corporate meddling''
- loaded language: 'mounting backlash'
- framing: sweeping shakeup
- framing: storied program
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CBS News Dismisses '60 Minutes' Correspondents and Executive Producer in Program Restructuring
CBS News has dismissed several key personnel from '60 Minutes,' including correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, and executive producer Tanya Simon, as part of a restructuring initiative led by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. The changes come amid concerns over political interference in reporting and aim to adapt the program to current media challenges.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'polarizing news chief'
- ✕ loaded language: 'lashed out'
- ✕ loaded language: 'blasted'
- ✕ loaded language: 'rips CBS'
- ✕ loaded language: 'lambasts 'corporate meddling''
- ✕ loaded language: 'mounting backlash'
- ✕ framing: sweeping shakeup
- ✕ framing: storied program
- ✕ framing: feud with Bari Weiss
- ✕ editorializing: Don't be misled
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CBS News fires '60 Minutes' correspondents, top producer in sweeping shakeup of storied program
CBS News Dismisses '60 Minutes' Correspondents and Executive Producer in Program Restructuring