Bari Weiss has officially started her role at CBS News and is quickly making changes. Her first major decision as editor-in-chief was to remove Claudia Milne, who led the Standards and Practices department. This move suggests Weiss intends to refocus the network on credibility after years of what many see as a shift in its editorial direction.
The departure of Milne is the first major change since Ben Weiss took the reins earlier this month. This followed Paramount’s purchase of Weiss’s media company, *The Free Press*. *The New York Post* reported that Milne was unexpectedly let go on Thursday, and a CBS source described the move as important. According to that source, Milne was a key figure in pushing for certain perspectives at CBS News, and her removal signals Weiss is determined to overhaul the news organization’s editorial direction.
The End of the Milne Era
Claudia Milne led CBS’s standards division starting in 2021. This internal team was in charge of making sure everything broadcast met the network’s ethical and legal guidelines, and was meant to protect the quality of CBS’s journalism. However, during her time in charge, the division became known for suppressing certain stories and highlighting others based on political beliefs rather than factual reporting.
CBS faced significant backlash while led by David Milne for instructing reporters not to reveal the Nashville school shooter, Audrey Hale, was assigned male at birth and identified as female—information police had confirmed and considered relevant. Milne and Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, then head of the news division, reportedly spent over 15 minutes telling staff to avoid mentioning Hale’s gender identity, arguing it “might not be relevant” to understanding the shooter’s motives.
The decision caused widespread anger among CBS employees and the public. For many journalists at the network, it was the final straw, demonstrating a worrying trend of avoiding difficult or uncomfortable stories. Despite having the necessary information, CBS opted not to report it.
According to reports, David Milne was among those at CBS who prevented longtime journalist Catherine Herridge from interviewing Elon Musk in 2023, after he bought X (formerly Twitter). Musk wanted the interview to be shown live, but CBS declined, reportedly fearing he might say something unpredictable. Herridge later pointed out that a key part of journalism is asking questions even when you don’t know the answers.
When experienced journalists like Catherine Herridge started to doubt CBS’s willingness to stand by its reporting, it became obvious that a serious problem had occurred.
A New Direction Under Weiss
Okay, so this is interesting. Bari Weiss – you might remember her as an editor at the *New York Times* and now the founder of *The Free Press* – has joined CBS News. Basically, CBS brought *The Free Press* into the fold, and from what I’m hearing, they’re giving Bari a *lot* of power to change how things are done in the newsroom – like, a pretty free hand to set the tone and rules. It sounds like they really want her to bring a different perspective and, frankly, shake things up a bit.
The decision to remove Milne suggests Weiss is serious about her commitment to change. Known for her independent thinking and defense of free speech, she’s spent her career questioning established norms in journalism. While some on the left might disagree with her approach, her supporters believe she’s exactly what CBS needs – a leader who will challenge the status quo and prioritize honest, unbiased reporting.
The Road Ahead
It’s still uncertain if the changes Weiss is making will last. CBS News has operated with a deeply rooted culture for years, and overcoming that established way of doing things will be challenging. While some employees are worried about her leadership, others believe it’s a necessary improvement.
CBS News feels refreshingly different lately, and that’s a positive change. After sticking to predictable formats and carefully controlled stories for so long, a bit of unpredictability could be exactly what the network needs to regain a genuine connection with viewers.
The coronation is finished, and things have definitely changed. Bari Weiss is now in charge, marking the end of the previous administration.
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