DEVELOPING: Bari Weiss Poised to Take Helm as CBS' Top Editor in Shocking Industry Shift

Breaking News: Bari Weiss Poised to Take Helm as CBS' Top Editor Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, is set to become the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, according to sources. This move comes after Skydance Media acquired The Free Press and plans to integrate it into its operations. Weiss will take over at CBS News with a mandate to redefine the network's brand and refine its news coverage. She has been seen as a change agent for a network accused by President Trump and his allies of liberal bias. Weiss founded The Free Press after resigning from The New York Times, where she accused colleagues of intolerance. This move marks a significant shift in CBS News' direction, with Weiss bringing her views-and-news site into the fold. The acquisition of The Free Press by Skydance Media is expected to be finalized soon, paving the way for Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief at CBS News. No official start date has been announced. This is a developing story, and further details will emerge as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*