UNBELIEVABLE: 5 | History Defined

CBS fires top journo after criticism of news regime

The US TV network CBS has fired one of its most prominent journalists after he criticised the new regime at the network as being unqualified.

AAP · Jun 3

CBS News veterans urge Paramount CEO to ‘uphold editorial independence’ at 60 Minutes

Dozens of former news staffers press David Ellison to commit to fair coverage in wake of major firings on the show

The Guardian - US · Jun 1

“60 Minutes” infected by Trumpism

Scott Pelley firing shows Weiss is more interested in loyalty than journalism

Salon · Jun 1

60 Minutes And The Other CBS News Shows May Be Getting A Big Behind-The-Scenes Shakeup

CBS News may not be done changing under new leadership.

Cinemablend · May 21

Bruce Springsteen Slams Trump and His 'Goons' in Explosive Stephen Colbert Appearance: 'Can't Take A Joke'

Bruce Springsteen used one of Stephen Colbert's final Late Show episodes to condemn Donald Trump and CBS's billionaire owners, accusing them of silencing a comedian who 'can't take a joke.'

International Business Times UK · May 21

Bruce Springsteen slams Donald Trump on Stephen Colbert’s penultimate show

On the eve of Stephen Colbert’s final The Late Show, Bruce Springsteen performed his anti-ICE protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’. The Boss used the opportunity to thank Colbert, and hit out at Donald Trump - as well as Paramount head David Ellison.

Euronews · May 21

Stephen Colbert Gets Real About Where He Stands With Paramount’s CEO Following The Late Show’s Cancellation

Colbert provides some clarity.

Cinemablend · May 20

Paramount expresses support for CBS News leader Bari Weiss amid criticism

Online publication Puck previously reported Weiss could be moved to a new role with less oversight of the network

The Guardian - US · May 19

Paramount denies Bari Weiss is being sidelined from CBS News and 60 Minutes in favor of more experienced hands

Insiders griped that Weiss is ‘drastically overstretched’ and lacks the necessary experience serve as editor-in-chief

The Independent UK · May 19

Trump’s trade commission is using fear to silence dissent

The FTC settled its case with Media Matters for America. But it doesn’t have to win in court to achieve its goals

The Guardian - US · May 17