Scott Pelley Lashes Out at New ’60 Minutes’ Boss, But CBS News Still Hopes He’ll Stay

Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul | CNN Business

CBS appointed tech reporter Nick Bilton as 60 Minutes executive producer; correspondent Scott Pelley accused leadership of attempting to undermine journalism. Paramount restructured 60 Minutes to appease Trump ahead of CNN deal approval—signaling governance risks when M&A depends on political goodwill.