Scott Pelley‘s firing by CBS News has sparked questions about the future of 60 Minutes. The network has been undergoing a major transition since Bari Weiss took over as editor-in-chief in 2025, and 60 Minutes, specifically, has seen major staffing changes in recent months.
Many are now wondering about the fates of longtime CBS News journalists Lesley Stahl and Bill Whitaker, who have been staples on 60 Minutes for years. Scroll down for everything we know about the situation.
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