Bari Weiss defends held ‘60 Minutes’ story in email to CBS News staff
CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss shelved a “60 minutes” segment because she said it needed additional reporting, including an interview with a Trump administration official.
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2 developments- Dec 22, 2025CBS News chief Bari Weiss pulls '60 Minutes' story, sparking outcry
- Dec 24, 2025Bari Weiss’ ‘60 Minutes’ scandal is about more than one report
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Quiet for 279 daysLast development · Dec 24, 2025 — Bari Weiss’ ‘60 Minutes’ scandal is about more than one report
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