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Coverage dated May 18, 2025

CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits amid potential Trump lawsuit settlement

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CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon is resigning as the network's parent company considers settling a lawsuit with President Donald Trump.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    CBS President Wendy McMahon leaves company during legal battle with Trump (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    CBS President Wendy McMahon said in a statement that "it’s become clear the company and I do not agree on the path forward."

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits amid potential Trump lawsuit settlement (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon is resigning as the network's parent company considers settling a lawsuit with President Donald Trump.

  3. The New Republic

    CBS News CEO Suddenly Quits as Network Considers Caving to Trump (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Wendy McMahon is the second high-profile executive to step down from the network amid an internal war over Trump’s lawsuit.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Paramount ousts CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon amid divide with leadership (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    There has been tension between McMahon and Shari Redstone in recent months, including over a potential “60 Minutes” settlement with the Trump...

  5. NBC News

    CBS News chief steps down amid tension over Trump lawsuit (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The CEO of CBS News said she is stepping down from her position, the second high-profile departure from the organization within the past month.

  6. Wyoming Public Media

    President of CBS News resigns as Trump lawsuit hovers over network (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    CBS News President Wendy McMahon says she's resigning because "the company and I do not agree on the path forward." CBS' parent company is trying to settle a lawsuit with President Trump.

  7. Newsweek

    CBS News president quits after network clashes with Donald Trump (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Wendy McMahon's departure follows a tenure marked by internal unrest, shakeups and mounting pressure tied to a corporate merger.

  8. UPI

    CBS News president Wendy McMahon resigns over internal feud amid Trump lawsuit (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    CBS News President Wendy McMahon announced Monday her resignation as network head amid an ongoing lawsuit with the network filed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    Wendy McMahon Resigns as Head of CBS News: “Company and I Do Not Agree on the Path Forward” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Wendy McMahon is exiting CBS News.

  10. Variety

    CBS News Chief Wendy McMahon Steps Down, Citing Conflicts With Paramount (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Wendy McMahon said she would leave her role as CEO of CBS' news, stations and syndication operations, citing conflicts with Paramount Global

  11. New York Post

    CBS News CEO unexpectedly steps down: ‘It’s become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Wendy McMahon is stepping down as president and CEO of CBS News, Stations, and CBS Media Ventures, ending a turbulent tenure marked by internal unrest, leadership shakeups, and mounting pressure tied to a looming corporate merger.

  12. The Guardian

    Chief executive of CBS News stepping down amid tense Trump legal battle (opens The Guardian)

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    Wendy McMahon cites disagreements with parent company as it faces $20bn Trump lawsuit and merger

  13. Fox News

    CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon abruptly resigns, cites disagreements with company amid 'challenging' period (opens Fox News)

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    CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon announced Monday she was stepping down from the embattled network on Monday because she doesn’t see eye-to-eye with the company.

  14. CNN

    CBS News boss exits amid Trump pressure (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Wendy McMahon’s exit has some employees feeling “like a purge is underway,” one CBS correspondent told CNN on Monday.

  15. KTVZ Bend

    CBS News boss Wendy McMahon exits amid Trump pressure (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The top executive in charge of CBS News resigned on Monday amid President Trump’s intensifying political pressure against the news operation. Wendy McMahon alluded to a “challenging” past few months in a farewell memo to employees.

  16. CBS News

    Wendy McMahon to step down as president and CEO of CBS News, Stations and CBS Media Ventures (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    McMahon's departure comes weeks after "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens resigned.

  17. New York Post

    Wendy McMahon stepping down as president and CEO of CBS News, Stations, Media Ventures: ‘The past few months have been challenging’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Wendy McMahon is stepping down as president and CEO of CBS News, Stations, and CBS Media Ventures, ending a turbulent tenure marked by internal unrest, leadership shakeups, and mounting pressure tied to a looming corporate merger.

  18. Adweek

    Wendy McMahon to Step Down as President of CBS News and Stations (opens Adweek)

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    Variety said her departure will likely be seen as yet another sign that Paramount intends to settle its legal conflict with Trump

  19. Anchorage Daily News

    CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon steps down as potential Trump lawsuit settlement looms (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    It’s the latest fallout at the network as its parent company considers settling a lawsuit with President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview. McMahon has made clear she opposes settling with Trump.

  20. KOB 4

    CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits as potential Trump lawsuit settlement looms (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon said Monday that she is resigning after four years, the latest fallout at the network as its parent company considers settling a lawsuit with President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview with his former political opponent.

  21. The Washington Free Beacon

    CBS News CEO Resigns Amid Internal Unrest, Anti-Semitism Accusations, and Trump's $20 Billion Lawsuit (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon announced Monday that she is resigning, the latest blow to the embattled network as it grapples with internal unrest, accusations of anti-Israel bias in its coverage, and a $20 billion lawsuit from President Donald Trump.

  22. The Daily Caller

    Top Legacy Media Exec Bails On Network Amid Legal Showdown With Trump (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Wendy McMahon announced in a memo to staff Monday that she is stepping down from her role as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations.

  23. Breitbart News

    Nolte: Disgraced Wendy McMahon Out as CBS News President (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Wendy McMahon, the disgraced president of CBS News, is exiting her post after less than two disastrous years at the helm. | Media

  24. Deadline

    Wendy McMahon Resigns As CEO Of CBS News And Stations (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Wendy McMahon has announced her resignation as the president and CEO of CBS News and Stations, the latest departure from the network amid the pending acquisition by Skydance.

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