Tony Dokoupil, set to take over CBS Evening News, promises to prioritize independence from political and corporate interests, aiming to rebuild trust in legacy media by focusing on truthful, comprehensive reporting and putting viewers first.
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.
Paramount has acquired The Free Press and appointed its founder, Bari Weiss, as CBS News' first editor-in-chief, aiming to modernize the network with a focus on balanced, fact-based journalism amid concerns over political bias and media partisanship.