CBS’ '60 Minutes' Welcomes High-profile New Contributors

WHO:

AP - Nick Bilton described the new correspondents as "the best in their field, the best in the business, they are incredible storytellers, incredible investigators, fearless."

Fox News - Kathleen Kingsbury, the New York Times Opinion editor, thanked Ross Douthat for his 17 years at the paper, stating he reminded everyone "what a column is for."

AP - Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief at CBS News, overseeing the changes at "60 Minutes."

Fox News - Nick Bilton is the newly appointed executive producer of "60 Minutes," replacing Tanya Simon.

NBC News - Trevor Phillips is now based in London as CBS News' senior global affairs correspondent.

AP - Trevor Phillips is now based in London as CBS News' senior global affairs correspondent.

Fox News - Nick Bilton described Gianna Toboni as having previously worked as a senior correspondent with VICE News and VICE on HBO.

AP - Trevor Phillips is described as “one of the most respected and trusted voices in the United Kingdom for his ability to ask the toughest questions and hold anyone in power to account.”

Fox News - Kathleen Kingsbury, the New York Times Opinion editor, thanked Ross Douthat for his 17 years at the paper, stating he reminded everyone "what a column is for."

AP - Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief at CBS News, overseeing the changes at "60 Minutes."

Fox News - Nick Bilton is the newly appointed executive producer of "60 Minutes," replacing Tanya Simon.

AP - Nick Bilton described Norah O'Donnell as having launched a new podcast and stated, "You’ll see much more of her in our halls because Norah will be a correspondent on 60 Minutes."

Fox News - Nick Bilton stated that Ross Douthat "makes controversial topics approachable and renders characters and points of view with richness and compassion."

AP - Nick Bilton described Norah O'Donnell as "a powerhouse" and noted her extensive contributions to CBS News, including interviews with Pope Francis, Trump, Biden, and Mohammed bin Salman.

Fox News - Kathleen Kingsbury, the New York Times Opinion editor, thanked Ross Douthat for his 17 years at the paper, stating he reminded everyone "what a column is for."

AP - Nick Bilton is the new executive producer of "60 Minutes," replacing Tanya Simon after a 30-plus year tenure.

AP - Trevor Phillips has been announced as the senior global affairs correspondent for CBS News.

NY Post - CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell will join the upcoming season's lineup of "60 Minutes" correspondents.

CBS News - New contributors to "60 Minutes" include Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni.

CBS News - Departed contributors include Anderson Cooper, Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, and Scott Pelley.

WHAT:

NBC News - The new season of "60 Minutes" is set to begin in September.

The Hollywood Reporter - The new correspondents are part of a major overhaul of "60 Minutes," which is now being overseen by Nick Bilton.

Variety - The new season of "60 Minutes" will feature a lineup that includes Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni as contributors.

AP - The new correspondents and contributors will join current correspondents Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker, as part of the program's strategy to remake its look and feel.

AP - The new season of "60 Minutes" will feature a lineup that includes Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni as contributors.

NBC News - The new correspondents and contributors will join current correspondents Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker.

AP - The new correspondents and contributors will join current correspondents Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker, as part of the program's strategy to remake its look and feel.

NBC News - The new lineup of correspondents and contributors for "60 Minutes" includes Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni, as announced by Nick Bilton in a staff memo.

AP - The upcoming 59th season of "60 Minutes" will feature a lineup that includes Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni as contributors.

NBC News - The new correspondents and contributors will join current correspondents Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker.

AP - Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski expressed excitement about the new hires in an internal memo, stating, "We couldn’t be more excited about this news."

AP - Bilton described Ross Douthat as “one of the preeminent public intellectuals in America today, a thinker of uncommon rigor and a journalist of deep empathy.”

AP - Bilton praised Sebastian Junger for his nonfiction work “The Perfect Storm,” highlighting its impact on reported nonfiction storytelling.

AP - Bilton referred to Gianna Toboni as a journalist of “extraordinary range,” noting her previous work with ISIS and cartel violence investigations.

Deadline - The new contributors are part of changes occurring in the "Barri Weiss era" at "60 Minutes."

CBS News - "60 Minutes" is undergoing a major overhaul with the addition of four new hires.

Deadline - Ross Douthat is joining as a correspondent, enhancing the magazine's conservative representation.

WHERE:

CBS News - The changes are taking place at CBS News' "60 Minutes."

WHEN:

NY Post - The new season of "60 Minutes" is set to begin in the fall.

Variety - The announcement of the new contributors was made on a Tuesday.

WHY:

AP - The changes at "60 Minutes" are part of a broader shakeup at CBS News following President Trump's lawsuit against the show over its editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris, which has led to ongoing turmoil at the program.

AP - The changes at "60 Minutes" follow a major shakeup at CBS News after President Trump sued the show over its editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris.

AP - The changes at "60 Minutes" are part of a broader shakeup at CBS News following President Trump's lawsuit against the show over its editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris.

AP - The changes at "60 Minutes" follow a major shakeup at CBS News after President Trump sued the show over its editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris.

CBS News - The changes come after a wave of high-profile departures, prompting a search for a new direction for the magazine.

HOW:

The Washington Post - The new correspondents and contributors will join current correspondents Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker as part of the program's strategy to remake its look and feel.

AP - Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski expressed excitement about the new hires in an internal memo, stating, "We couldn’t be more excited about this news."

AP - Nick Bilton described Douthat as “one of the preeminent public intellectuals in America today, a thinker of uncommon rigor and a journalist of deep empathy.”

AP - The new executive producer, Nick Bilton, has little substantive broadcast news experience, which is a notable change in leadership style for "60 Minutes."

NBC News - Bari Weiss was named to the new role of editor-in-chief by parent company Paramount, leading to the installation of Nick Bilton as executive producer, who has little substantive broadcast news experience.

AP - The new contributors will join current correspondents Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker, as part of the program's strategy to remake its look and feel.

Variety - The new hires are part of a strategy to remake the look and feel of "60 Minutes."

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 22:22 UTC)

In a significant shakeup at CBS News, Nick Bilton has introduced new correspondents to "60 Minutes," describing them as "the best in their field, the best in the business, they are incredible storytellers, incredible investigators, fearless." This overhaul comes in the wake of President Trump's lawsuit against the show regarding its editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris, which has caused ongoing turmoil within the program. The revamped "60 Minutes," set to begin its new season in September, will feature these new contributors alongside established correspondents like Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 19:23 UTC)

Bari Weiss has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief at CBS News, taking charge of the changes at "60 Minutes," where Nick Bilton will step in as the executive producer, replacing Tanya Simon. The upcoming season will showcase a diverse lineup of contributors, including Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni, alongside established correspondents like Lesley Stahl and Jon Wertheim. These shifts come in the wake of President Trump's lawsuit against the show regarding its editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris, prompting a significant overhaul at CBS News, which Weiss and Tom Cibrowski have expressed enthusiasm about in an internal memo.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 17:21 UTC)

Trevor Phillips has joined CBS News as their senior global affairs correspondent, now based in London, while Gianna Toboni, who previously worked as a senior correspondent with VICE News and VICE on HBO, is also set to contribute to the new season of "60 Minutes." The upcoming season will feature a lineup that includes Phillips, Toboni, Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, and Sebastian Junger, alongside current correspondents Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker. These changes come amid a broader shakeup at CBS News following President Trump's lawsuit against "60 Minutes" over the editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris, prompting excitement from Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski, who expressed their enthusiasm for the new hires in an internal memo.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 16:22 UTC)

Trevor Phillips has been named as one of the new correspondents for "60 Minutes," joining a lineup that includes notable figures like Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, and Sebastian Junger, as part of a strategy to refresh the program's look and feel. This change comes after a significant shakeup at CBS News, triggered by a lawsuit from Trump over the editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris. Nick Bilton praised Douthat as a leading public intellectual, highlighting his rigorous thinking and deep empathy as key qualities that will enhance the show's journalistic integrity.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 12:36 UTC)

Bari Weiss has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief at CBS News, taking charge of the upcoming changes at "60 Minutes," where Nick Bilton has also stepped in as the executive producer, replacing Tanya Simon. The 59th season of "60 Minutes" will showcase a diverse lineup of contributors, including Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni, alongside established correspondents like Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker. These leadership shifts come amid a broader shakeup at CBS News following President Trump's lawsuit against the show over its editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris, which has stirred ongoing turmoil within the program.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 10:52 UTC)

In a significant shakeup at CBS News, Norah O'Donnell has launched a new podcast and will also serve as a correspondent on "60 Minutes," alongside a fresh lineup that includes Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni. Nick Bilton, who has been appointed as the executive producer despite limited broadcast news experience, emphasized Douthat's ability to tackle controversial topics with depth and compassion in a recent staff memo. These changes come in the wake of President Trump's lawsuit against "60 Minutes" over the editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris, which has stirred ongoing turmoil within the program.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 02:51 UTC)

CBS News is undergoing significant changes, including new contributors joining the ranks of established correspondents like Lesley Stahl and Jon Wertheim, as part of a strategy to refresh the program's look and feel. This shakeup follows President Trump's lawsuit against "60 Minutes" regarding the editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding media coverage. In related news, Kathleen Kingsbury from the New York Times expressed gratitude to Ross Douthat for his 17 years at the paper, while Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski celebrated new hires with excitement in an internal memo.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 01:25 UTC)

Nick Bilton has been named the new executive producer of "60 Minutes," taking over from Tanya Simon after her impressive 30-plus year tenure. In his announcement, Bilton praised notable journalists like Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, and Gianna Toboni for their significant contributions to the field. These changes come in the wake of a major shakeup at CBS News following a lawsuit from Trump regarding the editing of a 2024 interview with Kamala Harris.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 00:16 UTC)

Norah O’Donnell from CBS News will be joining the lineup of correspondents for the upcoming season of "60 Minutes." This addition is part of the changes happening in the "Barri Weiss era" at the show. The new season is scheduled to kick off in the fall.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 23:20 UTC)

CBS News has announced a major overhaul of "60 Minutes," with the addition of new contributors Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni, while notable departures include Anderson Cooper, Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, and Scott Pelley. Douthat's role as a correspondent is particularly significant as it enhances the magazine's conservative representation. This strategic shift comes in response to a wave of high-profile exits, aiming to redefine the show's look and feel.