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NOV 3: CBS News America Decides: Election 2026
TUNING OUT

MAGA-Coded CBS News Ratings Crater on Election Night

Bari Weiss’ news operation fared almost as badly as Republicans on Tuesday night.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Scott Bessent
RUN AND HIDE

Trump Goon Chickens Out of Crucial Interview Before Election

It was announced just minutes before airtime that the Trump official would no longer be appearing on the program.

Katie Francis

Cecilia Vega and Scott Pelley were among the CBS staffers fired in the last month.
‘DISTURBING’

Fired ’60 Minutes’ Star Slams MAGA-Induced ‘Ratings Slump’

“It hurts to watch,” the former correspondent said.

Dana Herrnstadt

Bari Weiss.
OPEN REVOLT

MAGA-Curious CBS Boss Hit by Staff Verdict at ‘60 Minutes’

Multiple producers reportedly refused a key assignment.

Leigh Kimmins

Bari Weiss
OH, IS IT BAD?

MAGA-Curious CBS Boss Cornered on ‘60 Minutes’ Catastrophe

Bari Weiss has overseen the flagship show’s ratings slump—but she says she is not following the numbers closely.

William Vaillancourt

Amanda Seyfried
BREADCRUMBS

A-Lister’s Cryptic Comments Teasing Surprise Role Revealed

The actor hinted at her involvement in a hit movie nearly a year before its release. WARNING: Spoilers ahead.

Dana Herrnstadt

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Bari Weiss.
TRUTH ALWAYS COMES OUT

MAGA-Coded CBS Forced Into Embarrassing Deletion

Bari Weiss’ network was blasted for the “serious failure” of editorial reporting.

Ewan Palmer

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WRECKING BALL

CBS Legend, 94, Eviscerates Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Destruction

Trump and his corrupt goons are turning the news into a “dangerous” tool, Dan Rather said.

Dana Herrnstadt

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FACE TO FACE

‘60 Minutes’ Legend Grills Freed Trump 2020 Election Nut

The former county clerk was released from Colorado state prison in June.

Vic Verbalaitis

Bari Weiss
DISMAL DROP

MAGA-Curious CBS Boss Hit by Fresh ‘60 Minutes’ Ratings Blow

Viewers are losing interest in the once-venerated CBS News show.

Isabel van Brugen

lesley stahl
NO HOLDS BARRED

‘60 Minutes’ Legend Goes In on Trump After Bust-Up With Boss

The show’s 35-year veteran put Trump’s obsession under the microscope.

Vic Verbalaitis

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