CBS seeks to employ an ‘ombudsman’ as part of the Trump agreement
RecruitmentPosition: CBS is looking for someone to fill the role of “Ombudsman” for news, aiming to shift its typically democratic representation.Salary: $250,000 annually.Time Commitment: One day per month. It seems like a pretty decent gig, really. And reportedly, CBS executives are actively seeking out broadcasters for this role. This position arose from a settlement with […]
CBS News refutes ‘false’ Puck claim about $50M annual losses
CBS News Denies Financial Loss Claims CBS News has pushed back against reports suggesting the network is suffering losses of about $50 million annually, calling these assertions “inaccurate.” The controversy emerged after a report by Puck correspondent Dylan Byers, who claimed to have two sources disclosing CBS News’s financial troubles. Byers noted that the current […]
CBS News challenges claims of a $50 million loss, stating the division is making a profit.
CBS Settles with Trump for $16 Million In recent developments, CBS has agreed to a $16 million settlement following legal actions tied to a 60 Minutes interview featuring Kamala Harris. Charlie Hurt, co-host of Fox & Friends, commented on the seriousness of the situation, noting Harris’s claims that CBS News and Paramount adversely influenced the […]
Redstone reports that CBS staff mentioned Biden looked tired during the 2023 interview.
Concerns Around Biden’s Interview Footage Shari Redstone, the former Paramount executive, expressed concerns that President Donald Trump’s team might exploit a sluggish segment from a 2023 “60 Minutes” interview featuring then-President Joe Biden. She recounted that in October 2023, some CBS officials mentioned Biden appeared somewhat drowsy and even needed encouragement to engage during his […]
Former CBS reporter criticizes the network after Shari Redstone raised concerns about the Biden interview
Katherine Hellidge Calls Out CBS Over Biden Interview Concerns Katherine Hellidge, a former investigative reporter for CBS News, has raised issues regarding how “60 Minutes” handled President Biden’s interview in 2023, suggesting that the network may have overlooked his cognitive decline. Last year, Hellidge was let go as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative by […]
CBS anchor alleges she was lowered in rank because of a lawsuit over diversity quotas
Anchor Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Demotion Due to DEI Policies A long-serving white anchor from Boston’s CBS affiliate has initiated a federal lawsuit, claiming she was demoted as part of a corporate push for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Catherine Merril Dunham, popularly known as Kate Merril, filed the suit on August 5 in a […]
Shari Redstone believed that the Trump lawsuit might create a more balanced perspective on Israel for CBS.
CBS Settles with Trump for $16 Million In a surprising turn of events, CBS has reportedly agreed to a $16 million settlement with former President Donald Trump. This settlement arose from allegations surrounding a “60 Minutes” interview featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, which Trump claimed was influenced by CBS News and Paramount in an effort […]
Shari Redstone astonished by $16M settlement agreement between Trump and CBS
CBS Settles with Trump for $16 Million Charlie Hurt from Fox & Friends shared his thoughts on a significant settlement CBS agreed upon regarding a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris, who claims CBS News and Paramount had undue influence on the upcoming 2024 election. Shari Redstone, a key figure at CBS and Paramount Global, […]
Marco Rubio claims CBS reporter is promoting a ‘foolish media story’ during intense disagreement about Zelensky.
Rubio Challenges Brennan on “Face the Nation” During a heated exchange on “Face the Nation,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly disagreed with host Margaret Brennan, accusing her of promoting “silly media stories.” Brennan voiced concerns about European leaders potentially pressuring President Zelensky, stating, “I know there are concerns from Europeans that President Zelensky will […]
CBS News leader plans changes for ‘Evening News’
CBS News Prepares for Major Changes in Evening Broadcast The president of CBS News is gearing up for a significant overhaul of the struggling “Evening News” program. Tom Cibrowski, who previously held a top position at ABC before joining CBS in March, is expected to remove one of the two anchors—John Dickerson or Maurice Dubois—promptly […]