Scott Pelley
United StatesjournalistMaleb. 19573.7Global Dominance: 0.23%Scott Pelley is an American journalist and television news anchor, best known for his work on CBS News, particularly as a correspondent for the long-running news program '60 Minutes.' With a career spanning several decades, Pelley has reported on a wide range of significant events, earning multiple awards for his investigative journalism and in-depth interviews. He has also served as the anchor of the 'CBS Evening News' and is recognized for his commitment to delivering comprehensive and factual news coverage.
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Scott Pelley described the firing of CBS staff as a 'massacre'.
Bari Weiss als Chefin des US-Senders CBS News: Die Sprengmeisterin - Medien
Germany· 2026-06-21
Scott Pelley is accused of displaying hostility and contempt towards Nick Bilton during a meeting.
Read Nick Bilton’s Letter to Scott PelleyUnited States· 2026-06-03
Scott Pelley was dismissed from CBS after opposing changes made to the '60 Minutes' program that he claimed were intended to appease President Donald Trump.
כתב "60 דקות" הוותיק פוטר
Israel· 2026-06-03
Scott Pelley was fired by CBS after a clash with management regarding '60 Minutes'.
Scott Pelley fired by CBS after ‘60 Minutes’ clash with managementUnited States· 2026-06-03
Scott Pelley is a veteran 60 Minutes correspondent who issued a strong rebuke of the network's decision-making.
CBS News veterans urge Paramount CEO to ‘uphold editorial independence’ at 60 Minutes | CBS
United Kingdom· 2026-06-03
Scott Pelley has been fired by CBS News after clashing with network brass over severe cuts at 60 Minutes.
60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley fired by CBS News after clash | CBSUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-03
Scott Pelley was fired from CBS News following a clash with Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton.
Scott Pelley out at CBS after clashing with Bari Weiss, '60 Minutes' producerUnited States· 2026-06-03
Scott Pelley was fired by CBS after criticizing the new leadership of '60 Minutes'.
Scott Pelley fired by CBS after ‘60 Minutes’ clash with managementUnited States· 2026-06-03Scott Pelley, a veteran 60 Minutes correspondent, called out CBS News management in a heated meeting.
60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ show | CBSUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
CBS correspondent Scott Pelley previously said a settlement would be 'very damaging to CBS, to Paramount, to the reputation of those companies.'
Journalists unfazed by Trump's legal threats over Iran nuclear coverageUnited States· 2025-07-02
Scott Pelley called out Paramount on-air regarding the supervision of '60 Minutes' content.
Paramount settles Trump’s dubious ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit with $16 million payout and no apologyUnited States· 2025-07-02
'60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley expressed that a settlement would be damaging to CBS and Paramount.
CBS, Trump reach settlement over 'election interference'United States· 2025-07-02
CBS correspondent Scott Pelley spoke out on Donald Trump's lawsuit against CBS and its parent company.
Mediator proposes $20M settlement in Trump's lawsuit against Paramount, CBSUnited States· 2025-06-26
'60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley spoke out about President Donald Trump's lawsuit against CBS and its parent company last Saturday.
CBS News roasted on social media for advertising 'No Kings Day' merchUnited States· 2025-06-14
Scott Pelley spoke out on Donald Trump's lawsuit against CBS, arguing that a settlement would be 'very damaging.'
Scott Pelley says Trump lawsuit settlement would be 'very damaging' to CBSUnited States· 2025-06-09But there was Scott Pelley, the '60 Minutes' anchor on CNN, after the show, with an air of gravity and profound conceit, insisting that, 'if you have the courage to speak, we are saved.'
DAVID MARCUS: CNN’s airing of ‘Good Night And Good Luck' proves it has learned nothingUnited States· 2025-06-08
Scott Pelley accused President Trump of creating a culture of fear and censorship in the U.S.
Trump's press access praised as media figures defend Biden's absenceUnited States· 2025-06-08
Scott Pelley stresses courage as CBS News faces a pressure campaign.
‘If you fall silent, the country is doomed’: CBS News’ Scott Pelley stresses courage as network faces pressure campaignUnited States· 2025-06-08
Scott Pelley went viral for his commencement address where he criticized Donald Trump and his lawsuit.
Trump rejects Paramount's $15 million offer to settle CBS News lawsuit: reportUnited States· 2025-05-30Scott Pelley’s Wake Forest University commencement address is mentioned in the context of Lara Trump's discussion.
Lara Trump reveals the story behind CNN anchor Jake Tapper's apologyUnited States· 2025-05-28
Scott Pelley, a CBS journalist, faced criticism for his anti-Trump remarks during a commencement speech.
Conservatives blasted the '60 Minutes' host for anti-Trump commencement speechUnited States· 2025-05-27
CBS correspondent Scott Pelley hits Trump for suing journalists 'for nothing' in fiery commencement speech.
'60 Minutes' staff slam Trump's 'bulls---' lawsuit as Paramount mulls settlementUnited States· 2025-05-21Scott Pelley criticized Donald Trump during a commencement address.
CBS staffers rattled by new CEO's abrupt resignation with Trump lawsuit loomingUnited States· 2025-05-20Scott Pelley took a not-so-subtle shot at President Donald Trump over what Pelley suggested was his baseless lawsuit against CBS News in a fiery commencement address at Wake Forest University.
Scott Pelley blasts Trump over CBS lawsuit during Wake Forest graduation speechUnited States· 2025-05-19
Scott Pelley revealed that CBS News' parent company, Paramount, have begun supervising their content.
CBS News president Wendy McMahon abruptly resigns amid Trump lawsuitUnited States· 2025-05-19Scott Pelley is the host of '60 Minutes' who commented on the increased supervision of content amid political pressure.
FCC commissioner Anna Gomez rips a “weaponized” agency punishing news outlets Trump dislikesUnited States· 2025-05-16
Scott Pelley, the program’s anchor, noted in its first broadcast after Owens’ announcement that Paramount had begun to 'supervise our content in new ways' as it looked to finesse the Skydance merger.
Trump rails against Emmys over ‘60 Minutes’ nominationUnited States· 2025-05-07'60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley discussed the shock resignation of CBS News executive Bill Owens on-air.
Colbert calls out employer over Paramount pressuring '60 Minutes' amid lawsuitUnited States· 2025-05-07
Scott Pelley is the host of '60 Minutes' who interviewed several lawyers about Trump's executive orders.
'60 Minutes' warns about Trump's threat to 'the rule of law'United States· 2025-05-05
Scott Pelley, the host of '60 Minutes', criticized the pressure from ownership that compromises journalistic freedom.
Il randello di Trump contro i media: causa da 20 miliardi alla Cbs. Che è costretta a piegarsi
Italy· 2025-05-01