CBS News Fires Scott Pelley Amidst Internal Turmoil at '60 Minutes'
CBS News has terminated Scott Pelley, a veteran correspondent for '60 Minutes', following a contentious meeting with the new executive producer, Nick Bilton. The dismissal comes after Pelley publicly criticized Bilton and CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, accusing them of undermining the integrity of the show. Pelley, who has been with CBS for 37 years, was informed of his termination through a letter from Bilton, citing Pelley's lack of interest in collaboration and his hostile behavior during a staff meeting. The firing has left the '60 Minutes' team feeling uncertain about the future, with concerns over the direction the show is taking under new leadership. 
