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CBS News Slashes Workforce by 6% Under Bari Weiss' Leadership
March 20, 2026
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CBS News has cut 6% of its staff, affecting dozens of journalists and crew members, as media personality Bari Weiss reshapes the news division's direction.
In a significant restructuring move, CBS News has announced a 6% reduction in its workforce, impacting several dozen journalists and crew members across numerous shows. The decision comes as Bari Weiss, a controversial media personality, continues to reshape the news division's direction and priorities.
Weiss', who joined CBS News in 2022, has been tasked with steering the network's news coverage towards a more balanced and
Source: The New York Times
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