All articles tagged with #60 minutes
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Guardian
Bari Weiss's first three months as CBS News editor in chief have been tumultuous, marked by internal conflicts, controversial editorial decisions like pulling a segment from 60 Minutes, and criticism from staff and media figures, amid efforts to reshape the network's culture and programming.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Variety
CBS News defended its decision to delay a '60 Minutes' report, citing the need for fairness and comprehensive coverage, despite criticism and accusations of censorship. Bari Weiss, the editor-in-chief, emphasized the importance of trust and rigorous journalism, even if controversial, amid ongoing internal and external scrutiny.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by HuffPost
Stephen Miller responded strongly to internal dissent at CBS over the decision to cancel a '60 Minutes' segment, calling for the firing of those who objected and framing the situation as a political revolt against the administration's stance on immigration and crime.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by PBS
A leaked recording of a '60 Minutes' segment criticizing Trump's immigration policy, featuring allegations of abuse at a detention center, has sparked controversy over journalistic independence after CBS pulled the story, raising questions about media bias and editorial decisions.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by The Guardian
A 60 Minutes episode exposing the brutal conditions and human rights abuses in El Salvador's Cecot prison was pulled from air by CBS for additional reporting but later appeared online through a Canadian broadcaster, sparking controversy and highlighting issues of media censorship and political influence.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Axios
A '60 Minutes' segment about U.S. immigration and detention practices, which included interviews and comments from officials and detainees, was pulled from air by CBS News, sparking internal controversy over potential political motives, and was aired in Canada via a different broadcaster.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by CNN
Bari Weiss, as CBS News' new editor-in-chief, caused a crisis at '60 Minutes' by shelving a report on Venezuelan prison abuses, citing story readiness concerns, which led to internal conflict, criticism of corporate censorship, and questions about political pressure and editorial independence.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by PBS
CBS pulled a critical 60 Minutes story on Trump's deportation policy just hours before airing, citing editorial concerns, amid internal disputes and political tensions involving CBS leadership and the Trump administration.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by CNN
CBS's '60 Minutes' shelved a fully vetted story on Trump-deported Venezuelan men, citing lack of response from the administration, which critics see as political censorship. The decision has sparked internal dissent and concerns over journalistic credibility amid political pressures and recent conflicts involving CBS leadership and former President Trump.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The New York Times
CBS's '60 Minutes' pulled a segment about Venezuelan men deported to a brutal Salvadoran prison, citing the need for more reporting, but correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi criticized the move as politically motivated, calling it an unusual last-minute decision.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Variety
Bari Weiss, CBS News' new editor-in-chief, reportedly decided to cancel a '60 Minutes' segment on the brutal conditions at an El Salvador prison where the Trump administration deported detainees, citing political reasons amid ongoing tensions between CBS and former President Trump. The segment was delayed for additional reporting, and Weiss's decision has sparked criticism and accusations of political bias, especially as Trump has publicly criticized CBS and '60 Minutes'.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by CBS News
A 60 Minutes crew, including correspondent Cecilia Vega, undertook a challenging 10-day ascent to Everest Base Camp to film a story, facing extreme physical and environmental challenges, including altitude sickness, avalanches, and the need for extensive preparation and local support.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Yahoo News Canada
CBS's 60 Minutes has postponed a segment on the Trump administration's deportation of migrants to a harsh El Salvador prison, citing the need for additional reporting, and will air it in the future. The segment was to highlight the conditions faced by deportees and the legal battles surrounding these actions, but has been replaced with a different report. The show has faced political pressure and legal challenges in the past, but affirms its commitment to independent journalism.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Deadline
A segment on CBS's 60 Minutes about Trump deportations was pulled at the last minute, with the correspondent criticizing the decision as politically motivated and unjustified, raising concerns about censorship and editorial independence.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
CBS News' interview with President Trump on '60 Minutes' drew approximately 13.2 million viewers, making it the highest-rated episode since January 2021, and featured significant news and omissions, highlighting CBS's recent efforts to court conservative audiences.