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Katie Couric admits Bari Weiss ‘had no choice’ but to fire Scott Pelley after CBS clash
- Katie Couric says Bari Weiss had no choice but to let Scott Pelley go after his clash with CBS leadership.
- Couric says Pelley's confrontation showed insubordination that made termination unsurprising.
- The report notes a broader CBS News overhaul under new ownership sparked by Pelley's firing.
- Media figures criticized CBS leadership, with some Democrats expressing outrage over the changes.
- CBS says there was no political interference, citing normal newsroom back-and-forth.
- Couric described Pelley's public confrontation as possibly handled differently but principled.
- Couric linked Pelley's ire to changes at 60 Minutes following management shifts.
- The report cites Rachel Maddow and others reacting to Pelley's firing.
- The Fox News piece details background on Weiss's leadership at CBS News.
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