Change continues to take hold at CBS News, and much of that is due to the decisions made by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Since she assumed the major position in late 2025, Weiss has received backlash for some of the moves she’s made. Several former employees have even blasted her, while insiders have dropped claims about some staffers’ misgivings. Now, there’s a new report involving anchor Gayle King and, if this information is to be believed, the veteran journalist isn’t thrilled about one swap Weiss is reportedly considering.
A new rumor suggests that Bari Weiss is leaning towards shifting former CBS Mornings anchor Norah O’Donnell back to the show. This report coincides with claims that Weiss ultimately wants to revamp the entire program, making it similar to MS NOW’s Morning Joe in some respects. All of that should be taken with a grain of salt for right now, though a source still shared allegations with The New York Post about King’s supposedly strong feelings on the matter: