Overview

• Bill Owens, the third executive producer in 60 Minutes' nearly six-decade history, resigned last week, citing loss of editorial independence under new corporate supervision.
• Correspondent Scott Pelley delivered an on-air statement defending Owens and criticizing Paramount Global for undermining journalistic autonomy at the network.
• Paramount Global instituted new oversight measures, including assigning Susan Zirinsky and Al Ortiz to review 60 Minutes stories, as the company seeks Trump administration approval for a merger with Skydance Media.
• President Donald Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News, alleging deceptive editing of a Kamala Harris interview, has added legal and political pressure on the network.
• Despite the increased scrutiny, 60 Minutes continues to air critical segments on the Trump administration, maintaining its investigative focus.