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Bari Weiss's CBS News Bid Sparks Outrage and Support

9/6/2025

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Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, may join CBS News as Paramount CEO David Ellison plans to acquire her publication for over $100 million.
Left-wing journalists express outrage over Weiss's pro-Israel and anti-woke stance.
Critics, including lawyer Jenin Younes, draw inflammatory comparisons, while some conservatives support Weiss.
CBS News staff worry about Weiss's management style affecting the network's reputation.
Ellison seeks to reshape CBS News with a focus on unbiased journalism amid financial challenges.

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Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, may join CBS News as Paramount CEO David Ellison plans to acquire her publication for over $100 million.
Left-wing journalists express outrage over Weiss's pro-Israel and anti-woke stance.
Critics, including lawyer Jenin Younes, draw inflammatory comparisons, while some conservatives support Weiss.
CBS News staff worry about Weiss's management style affecting the network's reputation.
Ellison seeks to reshape CBS News with a focus on unbiased journalism amid financial challenges.