'60 Minutes' chief resigns, saying show's independence was compromised

Bill Owens, executive producer of *60 Minutes*, resigned amid growing tensions over conflicts with his former employer, Paramount, following a heated dispute over an interview with Kamala Harris. He reportedly refused to provide raw footage and full transcripts requested by Republican allies in the current administration. Meanwhile, President Trump is suing CBS, alleging intentional distortion of coverage of the Harris interview, which could further challenge the show’s commitment to independent journalism principles. The potential sale of Paramount to Oracle ties into broader debates about media consolidation and the future of investigative journalism as the fallout continues.