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Story summary
- CBS News plans 60 layoffs and will shut down CBS News Radio by May 22, 2026 under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
- Executives cite a shift in programming strategies and economic challenges as the primary reasons for the cuts.
- Earlier in 2026, a quarter of the CBS Evening News staff accepted voluntary buyouts.
- Weiss's leadership has faced controversy, including canceling an interview with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over coverage concerns.
