- Scott Pelley, a veteran journalist with 37 years at CBS News, was fired from 60 Minutes last week after criticizing editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
- Pelley accused Weiss of 'murdering' the top news program and having no qualifications for her role during an explosive staff meeting.
- In a New York Times interview, Pelley expressed surprise at his termination, stating he didn't expect to be fired over the incident.
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr publicly criticized Pelley on social media, suggesting his behavior was out of touch and unacceptable in a typical job.
- Pelley further stated that CBS News lacks 'adult supervision,' is experiencing a 'subtle political bias,' and is 'on fire.'
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