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What to know about CECOT, the prison at the center of "60 Minutes" controversy

CBS News this week pulled a segment on Trump administration deportations to an El Salvador prison.

Axios

CBS News Boss Defends Last-Minute Decision To Pull 60 Minutes Story: 'Our Viewers Come First'

The news media manager shared her rationale.

Cinemablend

‘Morning Joe’ shreds Bari Weiss for spiking ‘60 Minutes’ segment: She’s ‘cosplaying’ as a journalist

‘This story is promoted on Friday. And then it is spiked on Saturday because the White House decides they’re not going to give a comment,’ Joe Scarborough pointed out.

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Outrage after CBS pulls 60 Minutes segment on El Salvador’s Cecot prison

Controversially appointed editor-in-chief Bari Weiss says: ‘I held that story and I held it because it wasn’t ready’

The Guardian - US

‘Holy f***ing dumpster fire’: Bari Weiss sparks ‘revolt’ at ‘60 Minutes’ by spiking CECOT segment

EXCLUSIVE: ‘It’s going to be fascinating to see how far Bari is willing to double down on the piece ‘not ready’ argument and or/attack Sharyn and [60 Minutes],’ one CBS News staffer told The Independent.

The Independent UK

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Reason

‘Bari Weiss spiked our story’: CBS News in chaos after new boss grovels before Trump, allows White House to dictate news

"We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state."

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CBS News delays 60 Minutes segment on El Salvador’s Cecot mega-prison

Backlash after broadcaster announces investigation, due to air on Sunday night, ‘needs additional reporting’

The Guardian - US

"60 Minutes" yanks segment, prompting concerns around editorial independence

President Trump recently complained the show was treating him even worse since Skydance bought CBS's parent company.

Axios

Has feminism failed women? CBS wants to know

Bari Weiss is touting a new debate series at the network as the billionaire Ellisons’ media power grows

The Guardian - US

The tug-of-war over CNN shows how dysfunctional US media has become

The network’s fate has become a battle of corporate ownership, not a question of what benefits Americans

The Guardian - US

‘CBS Evening News’ anchor chokes back tears during emotional farewell amid Bari Weiss revamp

‘Thank you for watching. Good night and good luck,’ the two CBS News anchors said together at the end of the broadcast.

The Independent UK

CBS News launches town hall series featuring JD Vance following Bari Weiss’ ratings flop

Following the Bari Weiss-moderated sitdown with Erika Kirk that was a massive ratings flop, CBS News has doubled down on the format and is launching a new town hall series in partnership with Weiss’ “anti-woke” digital media outlet that the network’s parent company recently purchased.

The Independent UK

CBS Ratings Flop After 'Terrible' Erika Kirk Town Hall Underperforms

CBS News' primetime town hall hosted by Bari Weiss featuring Erika Kirk drew weaker-than-expected viewership, lagging behind both CBS' usual audience and Kirk's recent appearances on Fox News.

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The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ obsession causes him to once again lash out at MAGA-friendly owners of CBS

‘If they are friends, I’d hate to see my enemies,’ Trump fumed on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Bari Weiss’ much-hyped CBS News town hall with Erika Kirk was a massive ratings flop

According to Nielsen, the Saturday night town hall saw a 41 percent decline in in the key 25-54 advertising demographic compared to the network’s standard programming in that time slot year to date.

The Guardian - US

‘It’s not a coincidence’: journalists of color on being laid off amid Trump’s anti-DEI push

Black and brown former employees from CBS, NBC and Teen Vogue talk about the effects of being let go

International Business Times UK

Internet Left Stunned as Erika Kirk Appears 'More Mad' at Candace Owens Than Late Husband's 'Killer'

In a tense CBS town hall, Erika Kirk offered public forgiveness to Charlie Kirk's assassin, Tyler Robinson, while delivering a blistering rebuke to Candace Owens. The stark contrast has left the internet divided and stunned.

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The Independent UK

Paramount chief does damage control over ‘60 Minutes’ MTG interview that incurred Trump’s wrath

While the Ellisons have looked to temper the president’s rage over the Marjorie Taylor Greene sitdown, they’ve also assured Donald Trump that they’d make sweeping changes at CNN if Paramount buys Warner Bros. Discovery.

Latin Times

Charlie Kirk's Widow Erika Breaks Her Silence on Candace Owens' Conspiracy Theories Around Her Husband's Death

The slain conservative activist's widow slammed Owens for peddling conspiracy theories about her husband's murder, asking her to stop.

The Independent UK

Gayle King admits there is ‘drama’ at CBS Mornings amid exit rumors

King said ‘there’s no question’ there will be changes to the network

The Guardian - US

Jared Kushner – and three Arab monarchies – are at the heart of the Paramount-WBD bid

The president’s son-in-law is once again at the center of an international business deal that will require administration approval

The Independent UK

CBS appoints Tony Dokoupil as anchor of its flagship 'CBS Evening News' broadcast

CBS says Tony Dokoupil will take over at the beginning of next year as anchor of its flagship “CBS Evening News” broadcast

The Guardian - US

Tony Dokoupil to serve as anchor of CBS Evening News

After top editor Bari Weiss made outreach to anchors at other networks, CBS News decided to go with an internal candidate

The Independent UK

Paramount chief reportedly promised Trump ‘sweeping changes’ at CNN as part of Warner Bros. takeover

David Ellison’s father has also brought up with White House officials which CNN anchors they’d like to get rid of if Paramount were to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery.

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