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CBS News chief stepping down in disagreement over news future


Published on 2025-05-19 15:51:35 - Reuters
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  • Wendy McMahon, the president and CEO of CBS News, will step down from her position, telling staffers that she and the company have differing views on the path forward, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Monday. McMahon, president and CEO of Paramount Global-owned CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures since 2023, said in the memo that the last few months have been challenging. Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS in October, allegi

CBS News President Neeraj Khemlani is stepping down from his role, with Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews and Wendy McMahon set to take over as co-presidents of CBS News and Stations, effective immediately. Khemlani, who joined CBS in 2021, will transition to a new role as senior advisor through the spring, focusing on longform content and documentaries. McMahon, previously CBS' president of stations, and Ciprian-Matthews, who has been with CBS for over 30 years, will now lead the division, reporting to CBS CEO and President George Cheeks. This leadership change comes as CBS aims to enhance its news operations across its broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

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