Rosie O'Donnell Accuses CBS of Giving Trump a 'Bribe' by Settling '60 Minutes' Lawsuit

'60 Minutes' stars fume at Bari Weiss' 'meddling' as turmoil grips CBS: report

The two remaining star correspondents on "60 Minutes" who signed new contracts are now furious at CBS News head Bari Weiss.According to a report from Oliver Darcy at media watchdog Status, there is a sense of panic among staffers at the venerable Sunday night newsmagazine as a new season looms and management is still looking to replace the stars and producers of the show who were fired by Weiss.The report notes that the turmoil at the network ha…

Rosie Panics After CBS Settles with Trump, Accuses Company of Paying President a Bribe

Here’s a question that shouldn’t be controversial: when a major news network gets caught deceptively editing an interview to benefit a presidential candidate, should there be consequences? Most Americans would say obviously yes. A free press is a pillar of our republic. But freedom doesn’t grant immunity when you’re caught manipulating the product. Accountability and...

Rosie O'Donnell accuses CBS of giving Trump a 'bribe' by settling '60 Minutes' lawsuit

Rosie O'Donnell said CBS gave President Donald Trump a "bribe" with its $16 million "60 Minutes" settlement, echoing Stephen Colbert's criticism of the deal.

Rosie O’Donnell Reacts to Trump Lawsuit Deposition - Civil Deadline

Liberal comedian Rosie O'Donnell sharply criticized CBS over its settlement of President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the network, arguing the agreement represented a damaging concession that weakened confidence in the independence of the American press. Speaking Monday on "Bleep! with Ana Navarro," the podcast hosted by "The View" co-host Ana Navarro, O'Donnell accused CBS of ... The post Rosie O’Donnell Reacts to Trump Lawsuit Deposition app…

Sources: in rebuilding 60 Minutes, Nick Bilton and Bari Weiss have held numerous screen tests with potential correspondents and are hunting for new senior staff (Oliver Darcy/Status)

Oliver Darcy / Status: Sources: in rebuilding 60 Minutes, Nick Bilton and Bari Weiss have held numerous screen tests with potential correspondents and are hunting for new senior staff  —  Last Thursday, “60 Minutes” Executive Producer Nick Bilton arrived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for an important meeting ahead of the newsmagazine's fall season.