Key facts
- Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, and Jon Wertheim will remain at '60 Minutes'.
- The correspondents are demanding the removal of executive producer Jeff Fager.
- Their decision to stay is contingent on Fager's removal.
- WGA East and SAG-AFTRA previously criticized CBS News leadership for lack of editorial independence.
CBS News is experiencing internal conflict at its flagship program '60 Minutes'. Three prominent correspondents – Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, and Jon Wertheim – have announced they will remain with the show, but have issued an ultimatum. They are demanding the removal of executive producer Jeff Fager. Their decision to stay is reportedly contingent on this demand being met. This situation follows previous criticism from the Writers Guild of America East (WGA East) and SAG-AFTRA, who had raised concerns about a lack of editorial independence within CBS News leadership. The program has been navigating internal turmoil and speculation about its future.