Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://bcad.org/video/?vid=sei1OVoJZyp Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter CBS fires veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after dispute with leadership [c1hKzp49WHx] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 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 FGB0VWEpvWh xXjc9swSrM4 d2kvR6HtG3D 0IHw51g70CX jfZp9svXKA4 pdRnipIx1jd
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 FGB0VWEpvWh xXjc9swSrM4 d2kvR6HtG3D 0IHw51g70CX jfZp9svXKA4 pdRnipIx1jd