CBS News is facing a major crisis after the sudden sacking of veteran anchor Scott Pelley amid a bitter dispute over the direction of flagship programme '60 Minutes'. The move is seen as a major escalation in the power struggle between newsroom staff and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
Pelley, who has been a mainstay of CBS News for over 30 years, was abruptly let go just days after meeting with Weiss to discuss his future on the programme. Sources close to the negotiations have revealed that the two men clashed over the editorial direction of '60 Minutes', with Weiss pushing for a more sensationalist approach.
The move has sent shockwaves through the US media landscape, with many of Pelley's colleagues expressing their dismay and disappointment at his sudden departure. '60 Minutes' has long been a staple of CBS News, with a reputation for in-depth reporting and high-quality journalism.
However, Weiss' vision for the programme has reportedly been at odds with that of many of the show's veteran journalists, including Pelley. The dispute has been building for months, with many insiders expecting a resolution to be reached.
As the power struggle between Weiss and the newsroom staff intensifies, many are left wondering what the future holds for CBS News. Will the network be able to recover from this latest crisis, or will it continue to suffer from the fallout? Only time will tell.