Scott Pelley alleges CBS leadership pushed for a more pro-Trump framing

Former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley accused CBS News chief Bari Weiss of tilting coverage in favor of how President Donald Trump characterized events in Minnesota and described a newsroom in turmoil under her leadership during an emotional New York Times interview published Sunday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to November election in California governor’s race, CBS News projects

CBS News projects that Democratic former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced in the primary for the 2026 California governor’s race. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance. California elections operate under a top-two primary system, meaning that the two candidates with the most votes … Read more

Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, dies at 93

Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, died Thursday of natural causes in his home, his family said in a statement shared by the racing organization. He was 93. Jarrett was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 after 50 career wins on the sport’s top circuit, including championships … Read more