American broadcast journalist and author, anchor of CBS Evening News since January 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after an eight‑month probe, concluding the merger is unlikely to harm competition in streaming, linear TV or theatrical film markets. The transaction still faces reviews by U.K. and EU regulators and possible lawsuits from state attorneys general.
Disclosures around President Trump’s upcoming address have prompted political and media voices to question how networks should present the remarks. Several outlets report the speech will touch on elections, with multiple figures urging restraint or confirmation that coverage remains factual.
Spain has beaten Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the New Jersey final and the match has drawn record U.S. audiences: Fox's English broadcast has averaged about 38.9 million viewers and Telemundo/Peacock has added roughly 23.9 million, a combined total that far exceeds the 22.3 million U.S. viewers for the 2022 final.
The CBS News division, led by Bari Weiss, has seen a wave of departures at 60 Minutes, including Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, Tanya Simon, and other veterans. Anderson Cooper has left, and Scott Pelley was fired, as the network faces internal tensions and questions about editorial direction. New hires across the program aim to stabilize coverage and restore trust amid ongoing changes and a larger merger dispute involving Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
CBS Evening News has seen ratings improve with a substitute anchor, Matt Gutman, delivering best performance in 17 weeks as Tony Dokoupil recovers from fluctuations in viewership. Independent confirms Gutman’s temporary boost, while The Guardian notes ongoing challenges for Bari Weiss’s leadership and 60 Minutes changes amid a broader network transition.
Former ABC News producer Samira Said has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in Los Angeles, alleging harassment by CBS chief correspondent Joel Gutman and accusing ABC News of firing Said after a medical leave. The suit names Disney, ABC News and Gutman as defendants. Gutman is now a CBS News lead contributor and has recently been in the spotlight for ratings boosts and other public incidents.