Key facts
- Cecilia Vega was fired from 60 Minutes in May.
- Vega alleges managers tried to insert "factually untrue" information into her work.
- CBS News denied Vega's claims of political bias.
- Scott Pelley was reportedly fired "for cause" after clashing with new leadership.
- The latest 60 Minutes episode had its smallest audience this century.
Former 60 Minutes correspondent Cecilia Vega expressed distress over the recent overhaul at CBS News, stating it "hurts to watch" the changes and the reported decline in ratings. Vega, who was fired in May, reiterated allegations that newsroom managers attempted to insert "factually untrue" information into her work, which she resisted. CBS News has denied these claims of political bias. The shake-up, led by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, also saw other correspondents and producers depart, including Scott Pelley, who reportedly clashed with new leadership. Vega's contract was not set to expire until March 2027, adding to the confusion surrounding her termination.