# Veterans Stay Amid 60 Minutes Turmoil

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-06-05T22:05:56+00:00
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Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim are staying on “60 Minutes” despite tensions, refusing to endorse current leadership while pushing for collaborative journalism and accountability. They’re still shaken by the firings of Tanya Simon and Draggan Mihailovich, and are cautiously building rapport with new exec producer Nick Bilton — a move that stirred controversy after Scott Pelley publicly questioned Bilton’s qualifications. Their future hinges on whether “60 Minutes” can preserve its fearless, independent legacy — or risk becoming just another casualty of corporate newsroom chaos. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f5e3aefcd9e9e80d

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