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Tony Dokoupil’s road-trip debut as CBS Evening News anchor draws attention for promise and missteps amid new Skydance ownership and Bari Weiss’s editorial direction. While the format and interviews (including Trump) show potential to engage a divided audience, glitches and contested editorial choices—such as Minneapolis’ Jan. 6 coverage—highlight the challenges of balancing viewer empathy with rigorous reporting in 2026.
Nikki Glaser opened the 2026 Golden Globes with a sharp, 11-minute monologue that skewered audience A-listers and power players, including jokes about the Epstein files and Bari Weiss’s CBS News leadership, while also lampooning Leonardo DiCaprio and other Hollywood figures.
Bari Weiss’s effort to reimagine CBS Evening News with a more informal, viral-friendly approach has sparked scrutiny and internal friction after a rocky start with Tony Dokoupil, a controversial Rubio segment, and postponed 60 Minutes reporting, with critics and a Golden Globes joke highlighting broader questions about leadership and editorial independence at CBS News.
Tony Dokoupil begins his role as anchor of 'CBS Evening News' amid a period of reinvention for CBS News under new editor Bari Weiss, facing challenges such as declining viewership, a shift in news presentation style, and recent controversies including the removal of a '60 Minutes' story on a U.S. detention facility, all against a backdrop of broader industry trust issues and leadership changes.
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.
Tony Dokoupil faced online criticism after sharing his mission statement for CBS Evening News, emphasizing a focus on the average American and independence from corporate interests, amid controversy surrounding CBS's political and editorial stance. He clarified that he wrote the statement himself, denying claims it was scripted by Bari Weiss, and responded to critics on Instagram.
CBS News chief Bari Weiss responded playfully to George Clooney's criticism of her management, inviting him to visit CBS and addressing his concerns about the media's role and her leadership amid political tensions and her recent appointment.
CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss responded to George Clooney's criticism of the network by inviting him to visit the CBS Broadcast Center, following Clooney's comments accusing her of dismantling CBS News amid ongoing debates over media integrity and settlement practices related to Trump lawsuits.
Bari Weiss invited George Clooney to visit CBS News after he criticized her efforts to overhaul the network, with Clooney expressing concern about the state of the press and its role in informing the public. Weiss responded with an open invitation to the CBS newsroom, amid ongoing tensions and recent controversies at CBS News.
George Clooney criticizes Bari Weiss's influence at CBS News, claiming she is dismantling the network's journalistic integrity, and expresses broader concerns about the state of American media, politics, and the impact of AI on truth and entertainment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A '60 Minutes' correspondent reports that CBS's Bari Weiss abruptly canceled a segment on Trump deportations, highlighting a possible controversy or editorial decision within the network.