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CBS News Revamped: New Leadership and Contributors Announced

12/18/2025

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Bari Weiss, editor in chief of CBS News, revamps the network with Sam Siegel as COO and Sophie Efthimiatou as SVP of talent and brand strategy.
Weiss has recruited ex-marine Elliot Ackerman and former national security adviser H.R. McMaster as contributors.
Tony Dokoupil will anchor CBS Evening News on January 5 after October layoffs at CBS Saturday Morning, with Adriana Diaz and Kelly O’Grady replacing the prior team.

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Bari Weiss, editor in chief of CBS News, revamps the network with Sam Siegel as COO and Sophie Efthimiatou as SVP of talent and brand strategy.
Weiss has recruited ex-marine Elliot Ackerman and former national security adviser H.R. McMaster as contributors.
Tony Dokoupil will anchor CBS Evening News on January 5 after October layoffs at CBS Saturday Morning, with Adriana Diaz and Kelly O’Grady replacing the prior team.