CBS News fires longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley amid ongoing internal conflict at the network. Multiple outlets report that the dispute centers on clashes between Pelley and new “60 Minutes” leadership, including Executive Producer Nick Bilton, and on tensions involving CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. According to accounts of the lead-up, Pelley challenged the new management during an all-staff meeting, and he accused Weiss and/or leadership of damaging the program. PBS NewsHour and other coverage describe a contentious meeting in which Pelley confronted Bilton and disputed aspects of management’s actions. Pelley’s statements after his dismissal characterize CBS News as dysfunctional and dispute the company’s account of why he was fired, with NBC News reporting he alleges CBS leadership is not being truthful about the termination and is interfering with “60 Minutes” editorial independence. Meanwhile, CBS News publishes an item addressing the firing, indicating the company is responding to concerns raised by staff and Pelley. Observers including France 24 note that the shake-up is drawing scrutiny because “60 Minutes” has been a long-running ratings leader, prompting doubts about the network’s strategy and the show’s future.