In a recent interview, Scott Pelley, a veteran CBS News correspondent, accused CBS News chief Bari Weiss of editorial interference following his dismissal. Pelley, who spent 37 years at the network, described the current state of CBS News as 'on fire' and called for Weiss's removal. He recounted the upheaval at CBS, including the controversial firing of senior leadership at 60 Minutes and the appointment of Nick Bilton, which raised concerns among staff due to his lack of experience in managing a television news operation. Pelley alleged that Weiss sought to influence the coverage of protests in Minneapolis, pushing for edits that would align the report with the administration's narrative. CBS News denied these claims, asserting that Weiss's input was part of a standard editorial process. Pelley criticized the inexperience of the new leadership team and emphasized that trust within the newsroom has been severely undermined. He expressed hope that Paramount leadership would restore stability and editorial independence at CBS News.