Paramount expresses support for CBS News leader Bari Weiss amid criticism
Paramount is reaffirming its support for CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss amid ongoing controversies and declining ratings. Reports suggest that senior leadership has discussed potentially reducing her oversight of CBS News and CNN if a merger is approved. Despite concerns about changes to the network's programming, insiders express skepticism about immediate shifts in Weiss's role.
- ▪Paramount is standing by CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss despite controversies.
- ▪There are discussions about changing Weiss's role to focus more on digital growth.
- ▪CBS News has seen declining ratings, with its evening news averaging fewer than 4 million viewers per night.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: right. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Paramount denies Bari Weiss may cede control over CBS News — New York Post
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CBS News parent company Paramount is standing by CBS News’ editor in chief, Bari Weiss, amid a torrent of controversies and lagging ratings on some programs. Photograph: Noam Galai/Getty Images for The Free PressView image in fullscreenCBS News parent company Paramount is standing by CBS News’ editor in chief, Bari Weiss, amid a torrent of controversies and lagging ratings on some programs. Photograph: Noam Galai/Getty Images for The Free PressCBSParamount expresses support for CBS News leader Bari Weiss amid criticismThe online publication Puck previously reported Weiss could be moved to a new role with less oversight of the network Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Jeremy BarrTue 19 May 2026 15.06 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 15.08 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on…
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