MAGA-Curious CBS Boss’ ‘Direction’ Forced ’60 Mins’ Star Out
'WASN'T COMFORTABLE'
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Anderson Cooper is leaving
CBS News’ “60 Minutes”
after nearly 20 years with the program. 
His departure, announced on Monday, February 16, 2026, follows a significant shake-up at the network under new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
Reasons for Departure
- Family Focus: Cooper stated he decided not to renew his contract to spend more time with his two young children while they are still young.
- Network Turmoil: His exit coincides with broader upheaval at CBS News, including recent leadership changes, staffing reductions, and controversy over the pulling of specific reporting. Reports indicate Cooper had also faced increased editorial scrutiny on certain segments under Weiss's leadership.
- CNN Commitment: Cooper will remain a full-time anchor at CNN, where he hosts "Anderson Cooper 360°" and the weekly program "The Whole Story".
- He recently signed a new contract extension with CNN.
- Final Segment: His last story, an interview with documentarian Ken Burns, aired on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
- Awards: During his time at the newsmagazine, he won multiple Emmy Awards, including for his coverage of sexual assault in the Democratic Republic of Congo and
Anderson Cooper to Leave ‘60 Minutes’ on CBS
Mr.
Cooper said in a statement that he was leaving as a correspondent for
the show to focus on his CNN program and spend more time with his
children.
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In a statement to news outlets, Cooper said he wanted to spend more time with his family.
“Being a correspondent at 60 Minutes has been one of the great honors of my career. I got to tell amazing stories, and work with some of the best producers, editors, and camera crews in the business,” ----he said.
“For nearly twenty years, I've been able to balance my jobs at CNN and CBS, but I have little kids now and I want to spend as much time with them as possible, while they still want to spend time with me.”
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