The termination comes after Pelley laid into Bilton during a meeting, questioning Bilton’s qualifications and accusing CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss of trying to kill the network’s iconic newsmagazine.

Scott Pelley has spoken out in a raw and emotional podcast interview about his last days at CBS News, where he spent 37 years.

CBS News has dismissed longtime '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley, prompting pushback from journalists who question the decision given the program's strong ratings history. Media analysts are examining whether the firing signals broader strategic shifts at the network.

CBS News has fired high-profile "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley amid debate about the direction of the show, a mainstay of the network.