CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil pays tribute to former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley after Pelley is fired on Tuesday. Multiple outlets report that Pelley’s dismissal follows what they describe as a clash with the show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton. On the CBS Evening News broadcast, Dokoupil credits Pelley as a journalist who valued truth “at all costs,” and frames the remarks as a personal acknowledgment from the CBS newsroom. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety describe Pelley as a veteran correspondent whose firing comes after disagreements tied to Bilton’s leadership. Variety adds that Dokoupil references Pelley’s long presence at CBS, including his earlier role from the same on-air chair and his record of producing multiple “60 Minutes” stories annually. Mediaite and the New York Post similarly emphasize Dokoupil’s direct praise during the program, characterizing Pelley as among the best in his field. Across the coverage, the common elements are Pelley’s Tuesday firing, the reported dispute involving Nick Bilton, and Dokoupil’s on-air acknowledgement of Pelley’s commitment to truth.