Event Brief
Scott Pelley fired from CBS News after blowups
Filed: Jun 02, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Summary: Scott Pelley was fired from CBS News after conflicts with Bari Weiss and a new 60 Minutes producer.
WHO: Scott Pelley
WHAT: Scott Pelley was fired from CBS News.
WHEN: Jun 02, 2026 at 9:42 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Pelley’s blowups with CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and the arrival of new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
📋 This story has 2 earlier reports
🔍 19 sources analyzed
Know more. Read less.
The BriefBrief follows the story, so you don't have to read every article. See what happened, how it changed, and where it came from, all in one place.
Same format. Every time.
See how stories unfold →