Cecilia Vega said CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss pressured her to include “misinformation” and “political bias” in several news segments.

Skydance-owned Paramount has agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery well into next year.

Amid expanding regulatory scrutiny and growing audience demand for transparency in digital asset markets, major technology outlets are formalizing strict

Some at the company say the unusual request raises questions about editorial independence

Who owns a newspaper shapes its content & political stance. Ownership—whether by corporations, families or states—can influence editorial freedom & public trust

Cointelegraph, one of the sector's earliest digital publications, re-emphasized its policy governing news, reviews, and market analysis across crypto,

The Defense Department dismissed the military newspaper's editor-in-chief, publisher and a reporter after they spoke out against Pentagon interference with editorial independence.

This week, we launch our HCP OA survey and read the latest Open Pharma guest article about the United2Act initiative to protect research integrity. We also learn about cases of journals stealthily edi...

Paramount CEO David Ellison recently contacted '60 Minutes' correspondent Lesley Stahl to assure her that the iconic newsmagazine program would maintain its editorial independence. This statement comes amid significant upheaval at CBS News, where several top producers, editors, and correspondents were recently ousted. Ellison also reportedly apologized for the turmoil surrounding the show. The changes include the firing of executive producer Tanya Simon, executive editor Draggan Mihailovich, correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, and other senior producers. Scott Pelley was also let go following disagreements with new leadership under Nick Bilton. These shifts have left '60 Minutes,' one of America's most-watched news programs, with a reduced staff and facing challenges in preparing content for the fall season. Under CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, there is an emphasis on generating more digital and social media content, along with timely segments focused on breaking news. The program has a history of strong journalism but has seen internal tensions, including reports of self-censorship among producers wary of pushback. Previous Paramount management had used the show in negotiations, leading to exits of other executives. Ellison's commitment aims to restore confidence as the company prepares for increased viewership during the 2026 midterm elections. The news division, including '60 Minutes' and other programs, generated substantial ad revenue last year. This assurance follows earlier reports of the conversation and comes as the media company navigates its transition under new ownership.

Though parts of the conflict have historical precedent, an expert said the FCC's actions against ABC mark a "different world" for broadcasting today.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell posted a furious response to the report on social media before he was fact-checked by X-users, reporters and lawmakers

A judge mulled the argument that firing the military newspaper’s staffers would violate the First Amendment.

Defense Department dismisses editor-in-chief and publisher of military newspaper after they pushed back against editorial interference and criticized coverage restrictions

Randall Lane left Forbes after receiving money from the founder of a research company that has partnered with the magazine since 2016

Digital asset media platform Cointelegraph has reaffirmed its commitment to editorial independence, outlining operational guidelines that govern its coverage

Emerging technology and digital asset media outlets are reinforcing strict operational disclosures and editorial independence mandates as regulatory scrutiny

Cointelegraph has reaffirmed its commitment to editorial independence, issuing operational guidelines covering its news reporting across the cryptocurrency,