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CBS News Called Rudderless After Kanye Mishap, Weather Delay

7/10/2026

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Insiders say CBS News operates like a rudderless ship after recent on-air mishaps.
The network aired Kanye West footage during a Sean “Diddy” Combs report on Friday’s East Coast broadcast, blaming insufficient quality control.
A Fourth of July primetime special from Washington, D.C., was halted by severe weather, leaving staff waiting for executive instructions.
CBS removed the special from Paramount+ and CBS.com, citing licensing agreements, and reported second-quarter ratings growth.

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Insiders say CBS News operates like a rudderless ship after recent on-air mishaps.
The network aired Kanye West footage during a Sean “Diddy” Combs report on Friday’s East Coast broadcast, blaming insufficient quality control.
A Fourth of July primetime special from Washington, D.C., was halted by severe weather, leaving staff waiting for executive instructions.
CBS removed the special from Paramount+ and CBS.com, citing licensing agreements, and reported second-quarter ratings growth.