CBS News Faces Major Layoffs, Including High-Profile Journalists

Paramount Global's restructuring leads to the dismissal of nearly 800 employees, spotlighting the challenges within the media industry.

Paramount Global laid off CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and hundreds of other staffers, totaling about 800 job cuts.
Catherine Herridge, embroiled in a First Amendment legal battle, reportedly clashed with CBS News president Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews prior to her dismissal.
Jeff Pegues, another CBS correspondent, was laid off following HR complaints over his workplace behavior.
The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort by Paramount Global, reflecting the financial pressures and the shift towards streaming.
These layoffs are seen as indicative of the larger challenges facing traditional media outlets in adapting to the digital landscape.