'60 Minutes' Correspondent Critiques Paramount Global on Air

Scott Pelley, a correspondent for '60 Minutes,' publicly criticized CBS News' parent company, Paramount Global, on air following the resignation of executive producer Bill Owens. Owens stepped down after citing a loss of editorial independence due to increased corporate supervision, which began as Paramount sought regulatory approval for a merger with Skydance Media—a process requiring the Trump administration's sign-off. Pelley emphasized that while no stories had been blocked, Owens felt the integrity of the journalism was compromised, particularly amid ongoing legal pressure from President Trump over an interview with Kamala Harris. The incident marks a rare and candid rebuke of network management on national television, exposing internal turmoil at the storied news program. CBS and Paramount have not commented on the situation, while staff and viewers alike were left unsettled by the developments. The controversy centers on the tension between journalistic independence and corporate interests during a high-stakes merger and legal dispute.