Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=rC52DSxerQL Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter CBS fires veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after dispute with leadership [Hr4FwQushxh] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT American news network CBS has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after reported clashes between the veteran journalist and the news organization’s new management. In a staff meeting, Pelley reportedly accused editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of “murdering 60 Minutes,” suggesting she was “brought in to kill it and is doing exactly that.” As Eric Sorensen reports, this is just the latest high-profile firing from the network’s flagship program and critics say Pelley's firing demonstrates more than undue corporate influence but political influence. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Follow Global News on X HERE: Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: #GlobalNews BQQfVdS4NlS m09t3H9miay QdeTZ6L9Fi2 mEHr3B9AL8v uEurHkfISeX Q7CBPL252O0 f6wn7kUPoq7 NwifMaHcBm7
American news network CBS has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after reported clashes between the veteran journalist and the news organization’s new management. In a staff meeting, Pelley reportedly accused editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of “murdering 60 Minutes,” suggesting she was “brought in to kill it and is doing exactly that.” As Eric Sorensen reports, this is just the latest high-profile firing from the network’s flagship program and critics say Pelley's firing demonstrates more than undue corporate influence but political influence. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Follow Global News on X HERE: Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: #GlobalNews BQQfVdS4NlS m09t3H9miay QdeTZ6L9Fi2 mEHr3B9AL8v uEurHkfISeX Q7CBPL252O0 f6wn7kUPoq7 NwifMaHcBm7