CBS News fired longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley after he confronted new executive producer Nick Bilton during a staff meeting. The dismissal comes amid broader upheaval at the program under CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
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The Defense Department has barred journalists from entering the Pentagon press office after redesignating it as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. Press freedom groups criticized the move as part of broader restrictions on media access to the U.S. military.
Labor leader Dolores Huerta revealed in a recent interview that Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, sexually abused her in the 1960s, joining allegations from other women detailed in a New York Times investigation. Huerta kept the assaults secret for decades to protect the farmworker movement but now urges that Chavez’s misconduct not overshadow its achievements. In response, public officials and communities across the U.S. are reconsidering Chavez’s legacy, with several cities and organizations initiating efforts to rename landmarks and events honoring him to better reflect survivors and the broader movement.
The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought by Steve Wynn, which sought to challenge the 1964 New York Times v. Sullivan decision that requires public figures to prove "actual malice" in defamation lawsuits. Wynn's case aimed to lower the threshold for public figures to pursue defamation claims, potentially altering media law, but the court's decision leaves the existing standard intact. This decision highlights the ongoing influence of the Sullivan ruling in protecting news organizations under the First Amendment, despite some calls to revisit the precedent.
Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the Hall of Fame's Board of Directors following comments he made that were seen as disparaging towards Black and female musicians. The Hall of Fame released a statement saying they are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all music fans and will not tolerate any form of discrimination or bigotry. They have yet to announce who will replace Wenner on the Board of Directors.
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., admitted to being "a terrible liar" in a candid interview this week, having made numerous false claims about his mother's having been in the Twin Towers on 9/11 and his "Jew-ish" ancestry. Host Piers Morgan grilled Santos about how he thought he could get away with the fabrications, to which Santos responded that he didn't think he'd ever be found out. Questions about Santos' biography have swirled since a New York Times investigation last year, and it remains to be seen if he will be held accountable for his actions.
Michael Schmidt's book "Donald Trump v. the United States" reveals previously unknown details about the former President's administration, including his suggestion to use a nuclear weapon against North Korea and his refusal to heed John Kelly's warnings about the potential consequences of such an action. The book provides an extensive examination of Kelly's life and tenure as Trump's chief of staff and offers a unique insight into the inner workings of the Trump administration.
Trump Administration Proposes NDAs for Federal Employees to Limit Leaks
The Trump administration proposes mandatory nondisclosure agreements for federal employees to curb leaks, sparking debate over whistleblower protections and free speech rights. The Office of Personnel Management seeks public comment on the draft rule.