"60 Minutes" is scheduled to air a report this Sunday on deportations that occurred under the Trump administration, a segment that was previously pulled from the program's lineup in December. The removal of the segment sparked internal debate at CBS News regarding potential political influence on editorial decisions.

The story, reported by Sharyn Alfonsi, features interviews with individuals deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison. According to a source familiar with the broadcast, who requested anonymity, the initial decision to pull the segment from the Dec. 21 episode was made by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Weiss reportedly felt the story did not adequately represent the Trump administration's perspective or offer new information beyond existing reports.

Alfonsi reportedly told colleagues that the decision to pull the segment was a political one, not an editorial one. The report has since been updated to include statements from the Trump administration, though it does not include new on-camera interviews with administration officials. Alfonsi's report will also provide further details about the experiences of two migrants she interviewed regarding their time in the CECOT prison.

The incident highlights the ongoing challenges news organizations face in maintaining objectivity and avoiding perceived bias, especially when reporting on politically sensitive topics. The inclusion of differing viewpoints is a standard practice in journalism, aimed at providing a balanced and comprehensive account of events. However, the debate surrounding the "60 Minutes" segment underscores the complexities in determining what constitutes sufficient representation of various perspectives.

CBS News leadership has consistently maintained that it is committed to fair and accurate reporting. The decision to air the updated segment suggests a resolution to the internal conflict and a commitment to presenting the story with the added context requested by Weiss. The broadcast is scheduled for this Sunday, and the public will then have the opportunity to assess the report and its handling of the controversial topic.