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Anderson Cooper announced on Monday that he is leaving "60 Minutes" after nearly two decades as a correspondent, marking the latest shake-up at CBS News under the leadership of its editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.

Anderson Cooper announced on Monday that he is leaving "60 Minutes" after nearly two decades as a correspondent, marking the latest shake-up at CBS News under the leadership of its editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.

In a statement, Cooper explained that his decision to step away from the program was motivated by a desire to spend more time with his children, who Cooper shares with his former partner, Benjamin Maisani.

In a statement, Cooper explained that his decision to step away from the program was motivated by a desire to spend more time with his children, who Cooper shares with his former partner, Benjamin Maisani.

CBS issued its own statement in response, thanking Cooper for his contribution to "60 Minutes" and leaving the door open for a possible return, stating that "60 Minutes will be here if he [Cooper] ever wants to."

CBS issued its own statement in response, thanking Cooper for his contribution to "60 Minutes" and leaving the door open for a possible return, stating that "60 Minutes will be here if he [Cooper] ever wants to."

Cooper, however, will retain his position as an anchor on CNN — where he hosts the "Anderson Cooper 360°," "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper" and the "All There Is with Anderson Cooper" podcast — after signing a contract extension with the network in December 2025.

Cooper, however, will retain his position as an anchor on CNN — where he hosts the "Anderson Cooper 360°," "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper" and the "All There Is with Anderson Cooper" podcast — after signing a contract extension with the network in December 2025.

His departure follows substantial staffing changes at CBS News, which is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/cbs-news-eyes-staff-cuts-amid-streaming-shift">reportedly considering laying off 15% of its employees</a>. Before this, CBS News offered buyouts to 40 nonunionized workers in January, of which 11 accepted, and made roughly 100 staffers redundant in October as part of Paramount's workforce reduction.

His departure follows substantial staffing changes at CBS News, which is reportedly considering laying off 15% of its employees. Before this, CBS News offered buyouts to 40 nonunionized workers in January, of which 11 accepted, and made roughly 100 staffers redundant in October as part of Paramount's workforce reduction.

Other journalists who have left CBS in recent months include John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, who served with the broadcaster for 16 years and over 20 years, respectively. CBS Evening News producer Alicia Hastey also departed, after claiming in an internal memo that a "sweeping new vision" was pressuring producers to self-censor.

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Other journalists who have left CBS in recent months include John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, who served with the broadcaster for 16 years and over 20 years, respectively. CBS Evening News producer Alicia Hastey also departed, after claiming in an internal memo that a "sweeping new vision" was pressuring producers to self-censor.

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Anderson Cooper announced he is leaving 60 Minutes after nearly two decades as a correspondent, stating in a statement that he wants to spend more time with his young children. Cooper, who has two sons aged 4 and 3, will continue his role as anchor at CNN.

Anderson Cooper announced he is leaving 60 Minutes after nearly two decades as a correspondent, stating in a statement that he wants to spend more time with his young children. Cooper, who has two sons aged 4 and 3, will continue his role as anchor at CNN.

David Ellison, who acquired Paramount last year, hired Bari Weiss as CBS News editor-in-chief after purchasing her startup The Free Press for approximately $150 million. Weiss is a former New York Times journalist who left the paper and built a following on Substack.

David Ellison, who acquired Paramount last year, hired Bari Weiss as CBS News editor-in-chief after purchasing her startup The Free Press for approximately $150 million. Weiss is a former New York Times journalist who left the paper and built a following on Substack.

In December, Weiss delayed the airing of a 60 Minutes segment about an El Salvador prison where the Trump administration sent deported migrants, arguing it lacked the perspective of the Trump administration. The episode eventually aired in January.

In December, Weiss delayed the airing of a 60 Minutes segment about an El Salvador prison where the Trump administration sent deported migrants, arguing it lacked the perspective of the Trump administration. The episode eventually aired in January.

Several senior journalists have exited CBS News recently, including John Dickerson after 16 years and Maurice DuBois after more than 20 years. CBS Evening News producer Alicia Hastey also left, stating in an internal memo that producers were pressured to self-censor.

Several senior journalists have exited CBS News recently, including John Dickerson after 16 years and Maurice DuBois after more than 20 years. CBS Evening News producer Alicia Hastey also left, stating in an internal memo that producers were pressured to self-censor.

Sources told media outlets that Cooper was uncomfortable with the direction 60 Minutes was taking under Weiss and that discomfort with her leadership was connected to his departure. Weiss had reportedly tried to expand Cooper's role at CBS, including discussions about anchoring CBS Evening News.

Sources told media outlets that Cooper was uncomfortable with the direction 60 Minutes was taking under Weiss and that discomfort with her leadership was connected to his departure. Weiss had reportedly tried to expand Cooper's role at CBS, including discussions about anchoring CBS Evening News.

CBS News is considering a fresh round of layoffs that could total at least 15% of current staff, with discussions remaining fluid and a timeline potentially starting as early as March. About 11 producers tied to CBS Evening News have already opted for buyout packages offered last month.

CBS News is considering a fresh round of layoffs that could total at least 15% of current staff, with discussions remaining fluid and a timeline potentially starting as early as March. About 11 producers tied to CBS Evening News have already opted for buyout packages offered last month.

New ownership at CBS represents the greatest development for a free and open press in years. Bringing in leadership that challenges progressive orthodoxy and rejects cancel culture will restore journalistic integrity to a network that desperately needed fresh direction.

New ownership at CBS represents the greatest development for a free and open press in years. Bringing in leadership that challenges progressive orthodoxy and rejects cancel culture will restore journalistic integrity to a network that desperately needed fresh direction.

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CBS News has lost 23% of its viewership in major demographics since new editorial leadership took over, destroying a trusted brand built over decades. The network is now forcing out veteran journalists and stalling legitimate reporting while planning massive layoffs to cover up the damage.

CBS News has lost 23% of its viewership in major demographics since new editorial leadership took over, destroying a trusted brand built over decades. The network is now forcing out veteran journalists and stalling legitimate reporting while planning massive layoffs to cover up the damage.

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Bari Weiss's bold leadership is exactly what CBS News and the mainstream media at large desperately need. After years of malaise and decline, much of it self-imposed through a blind commitment to progressive orthodoxy and cancel culture, Weiss will use her position at CBS News to restore journalistic integrity and the free and open press America deserves.

Bari Weiss's bold leadership is exactly what CBS News and the mainstream media at large desperately need. After years of malaise and decline, much of it self-imposed through a blind commitment to progressive orthodoxy and cancel culture, Weiss will use her position at CBS News to restore journalistic integrity and the free and open press America deserves.

Cooper's exit is further evidence, if any was needed, of the disastrous role that Weiss is playing in undermining one of America's most crucial news outlets. Since becoming CBS News's editor-in-chief, Weiss has overseen not only a 23% decline in its viewership but also a hostile MAGA takeover that has destroyed the public's trust in a brand built over decades.

Cooper's exit is further evidence, if any was needed, of the disastrous role that Weiss is playing in undermining one of America's most crucial news outlets. Since becoming CBS News's editor-in-chief, Weiss has overseen not only a 23% decline in its viewership but also a hostile MAGA takeover that has destroyed the public's trust in a brand built over decades.

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