Simon Marks Reporting

June 3, 2026 - Meltdown at CBS News amid fresh allegations of pro-Trump interference

Simon Marks Reporting

Show Notes

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC. Today the roundup leads with the firing of Scott Pelley, veteran CBS News anchor and reporter, after he accused the pro-Trump management of seeking to "murder" the news magazine 60 Minutes. CBS News remains the BBC's official US news partner.

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