CBS's Bari Weiss to oversee CNN's editorial decisions if merger proceeds: Axios

CBS News's Bari Weiss will reportedly oversee CNN's editorial operations should Paramount Skydance move forward with the acquisition of Warner Bros, Axios first reported.

Paramount is reportedly looking for a partner for Weiss to handle the business side of operations, which Axios suggested signaled Weiss would take overall editorial decisions for both outlets.

Weiss has overseen a dramatic overhaul of CBS News after the buyout of her own The Free Press. She achieved national recognition for a high-profile exit from the New York Times. She later created her own digital outlet.

Weiss's tenure at CBS News has been controversial and witnessed the firing of high-profile network stalwarts, such as Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes."

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