CBS News Fires Sharyn Alfonsi In ‘60 Minutes' Shakeup; Legal Action Could Follow

'Let's Call This What It Is: Censorship': Fired '60 Minutes' Journalists Speak Out

A group of veteran "60 Minutes" journalists was fired on Thursday as CBS News' recently installed right-wing editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, moves to reshape the network in her image. Some of them are describing it as a clear act of political "censorship."

Eye Roll: Alfonsi Bounced From ’60 Minutes,’ Touts God Complex Arrogance to NYT

Eye Roll: Alfonsi Bounced From ’60 Minutes,’ Touts God Complex Arrogance to NYT Lauren Walsh Fri, 05/29/2026 - 10:27 Media Hit Date Wed, 05/27/2026 - 10:26 Media Type Online/Print Hit Type Mention Outlet USSA News Author/Host Constitutional Nobody Department NewsBusters MRC Employee Curtis Houck Media Hit Link https://ussanews.com/2026/05/27/eye-roll-alfonsi-bounced-from-60-minutes-touts-… Major Hit Off Google Calendar Notes Outle…

CBS News Fires Sharyn Alfonsi In ‘60 Minutes' Shakeup; Legal Action Could Follow

CBS News has fired Sharyn Alfonsi a days after her '60 Minutes' contract expired. Legal action might follow.

CBS fires 60 Minutes reporter who went scorched earth on Bari Weiss: report

Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract expired over the weekend, making her an at-will employee until she was fired, according to a report

As a '60 Minutes' Reporter Departs, the Press Touts Her Bravery, Ignores Her Record of Skewed Journalism

Sharyn Alfonsi's controversial exit from '60 Minutes' highlights issues of biased journalism and newsroom conflicts.

CBS Drops '60 Minutes' Reporter After Clash